Vegetarian Chinese Dumplings
Get ready to savor the perfect fusion of flavor and texture with these Vegetarian Chinese Dumplings! Packed with a vibrant combination of firm tofu, shredded green cabbage, crisp carrot, and aromatic ginger and garlic, these dumplings are a delicious, plant-based take on a beloved Chinese classic. Wrapped in delicate dumpling skins, each bite offers a savory filling seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil, then pan-fried to golden perfection before being gently steamed for softness. These irresistible dumplings make an ideal appetizer, snack, or even a main course, served alongside your favorite dipping sauce. Quick to prepare and ideal for sharing, they’re a crowd-pleaser your friends and family will love. Perfect for homemade Asian cuisine lovers searching for vegetarian recipes, healthy dumpling ideas, or flavorful meat-free comfort foods!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Firm tofu
- 100 grams Green cabbage
- 1 medium-sized Carrot
- 3 stalks Spring onions
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 inch Ginger
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 24 pieces Dumpling wrappers
- 1 bowl Water
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
Instructions
1. Start by pressing the tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap it in a clean cloth or paper towels and place a heavy object on top for about 10 minutes.
2. Finely shred the green cabbage and carrot. Slice the spring onions thinly, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
3. Crumble the tofu into a large mixing bowl.
4. Add cabbage, carrot, spring onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with tofu. Mix everything well until combined.
5. Prepare a clean work surface and a small bowl of water.
6. Take a dumpling wrapper and place 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center. Dip your finger in the bowl of water and moisten the edges of the wrapper.
7. Fold the wrapper over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges to seal, making sure no air is trapped inside. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
8. Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
9. Arrange the dumplings in the skillet without overlapping. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
10. Carefully add about 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and cover it with a lid. Allow the dumplings to steam for about 5 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
11. Remove the lid and continue cooking for another minute to re-crisp the bottoms.
12. Serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.0 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7238 mg | 315% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 744.8 g | 271% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 123.4 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 676 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 28.9 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 1636 mg | 35% | |
*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.
