Vegan Siu Mai (Chinese Dim Sum Dumplings)

Delight in the comforting, savory flavors of Vegan Siu Mai, a plant-based twist on the classic Chinese dim sum favorite. These tender dumplings are filled with a wholesome medley of shiitake mushrooms, crumbled tofu, carrots, green peas, and fragrant aromatics like ginger and garlic, all seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil for an umami-packed bite. Wrapped in delicate wonton skins and steamed to perfection, their soft, juicy texture makes them a showstopper at any meal. Ready in under an hour, these vegan dumplings are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or centerpiece for a dim sum feast. Serve them warm with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce for a restaurant-worthy dish right at home. A must-try for dim sum lovers seeking a delicious and cruelty-free alternative!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 120 grams shiitake mushrooms
• 200 grams firm tofu
• 1 medium carrot
• 50 grams green peas
• 3 stalks scallions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 20 sheets wonton wrappers
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the filling. Finely chop the shiitake mushrooms and crumble the firm tofu into small pieces.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrot, and finely chop the scallions.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped mushrooms, crumbled tofu, grated carrot, green peas, and chopped scallions.

Step 4

Peel and mince the garlic cloves, and grate the fresh ginger. Add these to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture holds together.

Step 6

Take one wonton wrapper and place it on a flat surface. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper.

Step 7

Gently gather the wrapper around the filling, leaving the top exposed, and squeeze lightly to form a pouch. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 8

Prepare a steamer and line it with parchment paper or lettuce leaves to prevent sticking. Arrange the siu mai in the steamer, leaving enough space between each dumpling.

Step 9

Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through.

Step 10

Carefully remove the siu mai from the steamer and serve them immediately with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(745.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	837.2

Total Fat 25.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3042.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 115.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.3g	0%
Total Sugars 12.7g
Protein 46.3g	0%

Vitamin D 21.6IU	0%
Calcium 465.6mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 1411.0mg	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: 26.3%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 52.6%