Vegetarian Boiled Dumplings

Delight in the comforting flavors of homemade Vegetarian Boiled Dumplings, a plant-based twist on a timeless classic! Featuring a tender, from-scratch dough wrapped around a savory filling of crumbled tofu, cabbage, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms, these dumplings are a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Seasoned with aromatics like garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, each bite is packed with umami goodness. Crafted with simple ingredients, this recipe walks you through making soft, chewy dumpling wrappers and perfectly forming them into delicate half-moons. Boiled to perfection, these dumplings are a heartwarming meal served fresh with your favorite dipping sauce. Whether you're catering to vegetarian guests or looking for a wholesome treat, these boiled dumplings are a flavorful and satisfying dish you'll relish over and over again. Perfect for family dinners, cozy nights in, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Water (for dough)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 1 cup Cabbage
• 1 medium Carrot
• 50 grams Shiitake mushrooms
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 stalks Green onions
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Vegetable oil
• 4 liters Water (for boiling)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add 0.75 cups of water, stirring to form a dough. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, crumble the firm tofu, finely chop the cabbage, grate the carrot, mince the garlic, and chop the shiitake mushrooms and green onions.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the crumbled tofu, cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and chopped green onions. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool.

Step 6

Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a ball. On a floured surface, roll out each ball into a thin circle about 3 inches in diameter.

Step 7

Place a small spoonful of the vegetable mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal. Use pleating if desired for a more decorative edge.

Step 8

Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a large pot. Carefully add the dumplings in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot.

Step 9

Boil the dumplings for about 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface and the dough becomes translucent.

Step 10

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4916.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1301.2

Total Fat 30.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3613.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.7g	0%
Total Sugars 10.0g
Protein 52.7g	0%

Vitamin D 9IU	0%
Calcium 441.2mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 1232.6mg	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: 21.0%

Protein: 16.0%

Carbs: 63.1%