Vegan Shumai
Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Vegan Shumai, a plant-based twist on the classic dim sum favorite. Packed with finely chopped shiitake mushrooms, firm tofu, vibrant carrots, and crisp cabbage, this recipe achieves a savory umami punch enhanced by the aromatic blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Nestled in tender vegan wonton-style wrappers and steamed to perfection, these bite-sized dumplings offer a light yet satisfying appetizer or snack. Ready in just 45 minutes, this wholesome, dairy-free, and egg-free dish is perfect for sharing, whether served with a soy or chili dipping sauce or simply garnished with sesame seeds and green onions. Perfect for vegan dim sum enthusiasts or anyone looking to explore plant-based Asian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams shiitake mushrooms
- 200 grams firm tofu
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 medium carrot
- 100 grams cabbage
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 24 pieces round dumpling wrappers (vegan, wonton-style)
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
Clean the shiitake mushrooms with a damp cloth and finely chop them.
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then crumble it into small pieces.
Finely mince the green onions, and grate or finely chop the carrot and cabbage.
In a mixing bowl, combine the shiitake mushrooms, crumbled tofu, green onions, carrot, and cabbage.
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, sesame seeds, black pepper, fresh ginger, and garlic to the vegetable mixture. Mix until well combined.
Take a dumpling wrapper in your hand and place about a tablespoon of filling in the center.
Gather the edges of the wrapper, pleating along the sides while keeping the top open, and gently squeeze to seal the base.
Repeat with the remaining filling and wrappers.
Prepare a steam basket with a parchment paper liner, or lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
Place shumai in the steam basket, leaving some space between them.
Bring water to a boil in a steamer pot, then place the basket inside and cover with a lid.
Steam the shumai for about 10-12 minutes, until the wrapper becomes translucent and the filling is heated through.
Carefully remove the shumai from the steamer and serve hot, garnished with additional sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1002 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1509 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.5 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1582 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
