Vegan Pan-Fried Dumplings

Crispy, golden, and packed with flavor, these Vegan Pan-Fried Dumplings are a must-try for any dumpling enthusiast! This recipe features a flavorful filling of crumbled firm tofu, shredded napa cabbage, and grated carrot, enhanced with aromatic garlic, ginger, and green onions. A splash of soy sauce and sesame oil ties it all together, while vegan dumpling wrappers encase the mixture in a satisfyingly chewy exterior. Perfectly pan-fried and lightly steamed, these dumplings boast a delightful contrast of textures—crispy bottoms and tender tops. Ready in under an hour, they're an ideal choice for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, snack, or light meal. Pair these plant-based dumplings with your favorite dipping sauce for a restaurant-worthy vegan treat you’ll want to make again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams firm tofu
• 200 grams napa cabbage
• 1 medium carrot
• 2 stalks green onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 30 pieces vegan dumpling wrappers
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Once pressed, crumble it into small pieces.

Step 2

Finely shred the napa cabbage and place it in a large bowl. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture, then squeeze out the excess liquid.

Step 3

Grate the carrot and mince the green onions, garlic, and ginger.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled tofu, squeezed napa cabbage, grated carrot, green onions, garlic, and ginger.

Step 5

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.

Step 6

Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper.

Step 7

Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling and pinch the edges to seal. You can pleat the edges for a traditional look.

Step 8

Repeat the filling and folding process with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 9

Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange the dumplings in the skillet, making sure they are not touching each other.

Step 10

Cook the dumplings for about 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms are golden and crisp.

Step 11

Carefully add about 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam the dumplings for another 5 to 6 minutes until the water has evaporated and the dumplings are cooked through.

Step 12

Remove the lid and let the dumplings cook for another minute to re-crisp the bottoms.

Step 13

Transfer the dumplings to a serving plate and repeat the cooking process with any remaining dumplings.

Step 14

Serve the dumplings warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1187.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1852.4

Total Fat 65.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3907.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.9g	0%
Total Sugars 8.8g
Protein 57.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 580.8mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1432.7mg	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: 31.0%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 56.8%