Oat - Chive Dumplings

Submitted by Chef #300480

"Very good hot or cold. Serve in soups, in side dish with gravy or by itself as an appetizer or snack. I found this in a vegetarian soup cookbook around 12 years ago."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 12 dumplings
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup quick oats
• 2⁄3 cup wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons wheat germ
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
• salt & pepper
• 2 tablespoons skim milk
• 10 cups water

directions

1. Mix first 4 ingredients.
2. In another bowl beat egg whites with oil, chives, salt & pepper & work into oat mixture.
3. Add just enough milk to form stiff dough.
4. Shape into balls 1/2-3/4 inch wide.
5. Bring water to a rolling boil.
6. Carefully drop each dumpling in & cook at a steady high simmer 10-15 minutes, til they rise to the surface.
7. Take out with slotted spoon & serve.
8. Variations:minus chives & add baco bits. Put bullion powder in water. Use leftover water for a soup base.