Vegan Homemade Pot Stickers

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Vegan Homemade Pot Stickers—delicately pan-fried dumplings bursting with flavor and texture. Each wrapper is filled with a savory mixture of crumbled extra-firm tofu, finely shredded cabbage, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and fragrant aromatics like garlic and ginger, all seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil for a perfectly balanced umami kick. These plant-based pot stickers are easy to assemble and achieve the perfect balance of crispy bottoms and tender, steamed tops thanks to a simple pan-frying and steaming technique. Ready in under an hour, they’re ideal as an impressive appetizer, a cozy snack, or even a main dish when served alongside a tangy soy dipping sauce. Whether you're a dumpling enthusiast or new to plant-based cooking, these vegan pot stickers are sure to become a household favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams extra-firm tofu
• 2 cups cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 100 grams shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
• 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 40 pieces pot sticker wrappers
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu to remove excess water by wrapping it in a clean towel and placing a weight on top for about 10 minutes. Crumble the tofu into small pieces using your hands.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped shiitake mushrooms, green onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger.

Step 3

Add the soy sauce and sesame oil to the vegetable mixture. Stir well to ensure the ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 4

Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each pot sticker wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water using your finger, then fold the wrapper in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges to seal, crimping if desired to ensure a tight seal.

Step 5

Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange pot stickers in the skillet, seam side up, making sure they do not touch each other.

Step 6

Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.

Step 7

Carefully pour in 1/4 cup of water and cover the skillet immediately with a lid. The water will create steam to cook the pot stickers. Reduce the heat to medium and let them steam for 5-7 minutes or until the water has evaporated.

Step 8

Remove the lid and continue to cook for another minute to crisp up the bottoms.

Step 9

Remove the pot stickers from the skillet and serve hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1903.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3235.8

Total Fat 77.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7323.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 530.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.8g
Protein 122.7g	0%

Vitamin D 154IU	0%
Calcium 1621.3mg	0%
Iron 29.3mg	0%
Potassium 2370.8mg	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: 14.8%

Carbs: 64.1%