Elevate your plant-based dining experience with these irresistible Vegan Steamed Shrimp Dumplings! Featuring tender rice paper wrappers and a clever, seafood-like filling crafted from hearts of palm mixed with crumbled nori for an ocean-inspired flavor, these dumplings are both gluten-free and vegan. Finely grated carrot, green onion, sesame oil, and freshly grated ginger add layers of depth to the filling, while soy sauce and cornstarch bring a delightful balance of savory and texture. Perfectly steamed to translucent perfection in just 10 minutes, they make a stunning appetizer or light meal. Serve them with a side of soy sauce or zesty chili oil for the ultimate dipping experience. Whether you're craving a unique vegan twist on a classic or aiming to impress at your next gathering, these dumplings will be the star of the table!
Drain the hearts of palm, then pulse them in a food processor until they resemble shredded shrimp. Be careful not to over-process.
Crumble the nori sheet into small pieces and add it to the food processor for a subtle seafood-like flavor. Pulse briefly to combine.
Transfer the processed hearts of palm and nori mixture into a mixing bowl. Add grated carrot, sliced green onions, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, grated ginger, and salt. Mix until well-combined.
Fill a shallow bowl with warm water. Submerge one rice paper wrapper in the water for 15-20 seconds until it softens. Place the softened wrapper on a clean surface.
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the vegan 'shrimp' mixture onto the center of the rice paper wrapper.
Fold the wrapper by bringing the edges together to form a sealed dumpling. Pinch and fold as needed for a neat finish.
Repeat the process with all 12 wrappers and filling.
Prepare a steaming setup by adding water to a steamer pot and bringing it to a gentle boil.
Line the steamer basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking, then arrange the dumplings in a single layer, leaving space between them.
Steam the dumplings for 7-10 minutes until the wrappers are slightly translucent and the filling is heated through.
Carefully remove the dumplings from the steamer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, like soy sauce or chili oil.
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5289 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.8 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1061 mg | 23% | |
*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.