Lucas Sin’s Lunar New Year Egg Dumplings | A Basic Chinese Dish

dried shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a cost-effective alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is considered healthier, while canola is often less expensive.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a different flavor profile, while paprika is a budget-friendly option.

Prepare the egg wraps by seasoning a stainless steel wok with a tiny bit of vegetable oil using a brush or paper towel.

Heat the wok on medium until shiny.

Pour about 1 tablespoon of egg into the wok and swirl it around to form a circle.

Add about 1 teaspoon of filling on one side of the egg wrap, usually the side further away from you.

Adjust the temperature by moving the wok on and off the heat as needed.

Fold the egg wrap over the filling, press the sides to seal, and push out any air.

Cook until the egg is fully cooked and the dumpling is puffed up with air bubbles, indicating the filling is cooked.

Serve with soy sauce or eat on its own.

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