Dumpling Mushroom Bowl (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Foundation

01 - 2 tablespoons veggie oil
02 - 8 ounces brown or shiitake mushrooms, chopped
03 - 1 big carrot, sliced into matchsticks
04 - 2 green onions, whites and greens kept separate
05 - 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
06 - 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger

→ Broth

07 - 6 cups light chicken or veggie stock
08 - 3 tablespoons tamari sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
11 - 3 small bok choy, cut in quarters
12 - 24 ounces ready-made dumplings
13 - 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Warm up oil and cook the mushrooms, carrots, and white onion parts until they're tender, around 5 minutes
02 - Toss in your chopped garlic and ginger, cooking just until you can smell them, about a minute
03 - Pour in stock, tamari, vinegar, and sugar. Let it bubble up, then drop in the bok choy and dumplings
04 - Let everything cook gently for 5 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed. Turn off heat and mix in the sesame oil

# Additional Tips:

01 - Try adding spicy chili oil, toasted seeds, Japanese seasoning mix, or red pepper for extra kick