Vegetarian Fried Pork Dumplings

Delight your taste buds with these Vegetarian Fried Pork Dumplings, a plant-based twist on the classic favorite! Skillfully swapping traditional pork for protein-packed crumbled tofu, these dumplings are bursting with flavor from finely shredded cabbage, earthy mushrooms, grated carrot, and aromatic ginger and garlic. Wrapped in golden crispy wonton wrappers, each bite offers a perfect balance of savory soy sauce and nutty sesame oil. Pan-fried to perfection and finished with a quick steam for that irresistible tender-yet-crunchy texture, these dumplings make a show-stopping appetizer or crowd-pleasing snack. Pair them with your favorite dipping sauce for the ultimate vegetarian comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 30 pieces wonton wrappers
• 200 grams firm tofu
• 1 cup, finely shredded cabbage
• 1 cup, finely chopped mushrooms
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 3 stalks, finely chopped scallions
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon, grated ginger
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, for frying vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine crumbled tofu, cabbage, mushrooms, carrot, and scallions.

Step 3

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper to the vegetable mixture and stir until well combined.

Step 4

Place a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and add about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper.

Step 5

Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger.

Step 6

Fold the wrapper over the filling, forming a half-moon shape, and press the edges to seal. Make sure there are no air bubbles.

Step 7

Repeat the process until all the wrappers are filled.

Step 8

Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 9

Place the dumplings in the skillet, flat side down. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.

Step 10

Once browned, add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and cover with a lid. Steam the dumplings for an additional 5-6 minutes.

Step 11

Remove the lid and continue cooking until all the water evaporates and the dumplings are crispy on the bottom again.

Step 12

Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(945.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1267.8

Total Fat 58.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3588.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 55.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 531.1mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 1895.5mg	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: 39.7%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 43.5%