Vegetarian Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi)

Discover the irresistible delight of Vegetarian Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi), a bite-sized culinary treasure filled with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. These handmade dumplings feature tender homemade wrappers encasing an aromatic blend of napa cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and crumbled tofu, enhanced with hints of garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. The recipe combines the satisfying art of dumpling-folding with a simple pan-fry-and-steam cooking method, resulting in golden, crispy-bottomed dumplings with a tender, juicy filling. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, these plant-based dumplings are a celebration of texture and taste, served best with a tangy soy-based dipping sauce. Whether you're new to making dumplings from scratch or a seasoned pro, this recipe brings the authentic charm of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups warm water
• 1 cup napa cabbage
• 0.5 cup shiitake mushrooms
• 0.5 cup carrot
• 0.5 cup firm tofu
• 0.25 cup green onions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 unit garlic cloves

Directions

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 0.75 cups of warm water. Stir to form a shaggy dough, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Step 2

While the dough is resting, prepare the filling. Finely chop 1 cup of napa cabbage, 0.5 cup of shiitake mushrooms, and grate 0.5 cup of carrot. Crumble 0.5 cup of firm tofu.

Step 3

Mince 2 garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of ginger. Finely chop 0.25 cup of green onions. In a large bowl, combine cabbage, mushrooms, carrot, tofu, garlic, ginger, green onions, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

Once the dough has rested, divide it into 2 portions. Roll each portion into a log and cut into 12 pieces, yielding 24 pieces total.

Step 5

Roll each piece into a 3-inch circle. Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper.

Step 6

Fold the wrapper in half, sealing the edges and pressing out any air. Create pleats along the edge if desired.

Step 7

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add dumplings in a single layer, seam-side up, and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add 0.25 cup of water to the skillet, cover, and steam the dumplings until the water has evaporated and the filling is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 9

Serve the dumplings hot with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(796.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1401.9

Total Fat 48.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2413.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 202.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 6.8g
Protein 42.5g	0%

Vitamin D 6.3IU	0%
Calcium 300.9mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1023.5mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 57.2%