Teriyaki Rice with Salami and Shrimp Dumplings

Cook the Teriyaki Rice In a small saucepan, combine the jasmine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Prepare the Teriyaki Sauce In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Set aside.

Sauté the Garlic and Onion In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent.

Add Carrot and Peas Add the diced carrot and frozen peas to the skillet, and cook for another 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Cook the Salami Increase the heat to medium-high, and push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the sliced salami to the other side of the skillet, and cook until lightly browned.

Combine Everything with the Teriyaki Sauce Push the vegetables and salami to one side of the skillet, and pour the teriyaki sauce into the empty space. Cook for 1 minute, then mix everything together until well coated.

Prepare the Shrimp Dumpling Filling In a food processor, combine the peeled and deveined shrimp, minced water chestnuts, minced green onions, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until the mixture becomes a coarse paste.

Assemble the Shrimp Dumplings Place about 1 teaspoon of the shrimp dumpling filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper.

Seal the Shrimp Dumplings Moisten the edges of the dumpling wrapper with water, fold it in half, and pleat or crimp the edges to seal the dumpling. Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.

Cook the Pasta Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Steam the Shrimp Dumplings In a steamer basket, arrange the shrimp dumplings in a single layer. Steam for 10-12 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.

Serve and Enjoy! To serve, divide the teriyaki rice, sautéed vegetables and salami, cooked pasta, and steamed shrimp dumplings among plates. Garnish with sliced green onions.