Vegan Chinese Dumplings

Delight in the flavors of authentic dim sum with these Vegan Chinese Dumplings, a plant-based twist on a beloved classic. Featuring a homemade dough made from scratch and a savory filling of crumbled tofu, shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, and aromatic ginger and garlic, these dumplings are bursting with umami in every bite. Perfectly versatile, they can be steamed for a tender, delicate finish or pan-fried for a golden, crispy bottom. With just a handful of pantry staples and vegetables, this recipe is a wholesome and satisfying option for any occasion. Serve them hot with soy sauce or spicy chili oil for an irresistible vegan appetizer or snack. Keywords: Vegan Chinese Dumplings, plant-based dumplings recipe, homemade dumpling dough, steamed dumplings, pan-fried dumplings, vegan dim sum.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Hot water
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 cup Tofu, firm, drained and crumbled
• 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 cup Napa cabbage, finely shredded
• 0.5 cup Carrot, grated
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely sliced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the hot water and mix until a dough forms.

Step 2

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat the sesame oil in a pan. Add the shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, and carrot. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

In a bowl, combine the cooked vegetables with crumbled tofu, green onions, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, cornstarch, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 5

Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small circle about 3 inches in diameter.

Step 6

Place about a tablespoon of filling onto the center of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.

Step 7

To cook the dumplings, you can either steam or pan-fry them.

Step 8

For steaming: Arrange the dumplings on a parchment-lined steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for 10-12 minutes.

Step 9

For pan-frying: Heat a non-stick pan with a bit of oil. Arrange the dumplings in the pan and fry until the bottoms are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add a splash of water and cover with a lid to steam for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.

Step 10

Serve the dumplings hot with soy sauce or chili oil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1350.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1551.6

Total Fat 37.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2519.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 74.9g	0%

Vitamin D 385IU	0%
Calcium 1829.4mg	0%
Iron 21.1mg	0%
Potassium 2610.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.1%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 59.9%