Vegetarian Ha Gau (Har Gow) - Cantonese Shrimp Dumplings

Savor the delicate flavors of these Vegetarian Ha Gau (Har Gow) dumplings, a plant-based twist on the classic Cantonese shrimp dumplings. Featuring a translucent, silky wrapper made from a blend of rice flour and tapioca starch, these dumplings are stuffed with a savory medley of firm tofu, button mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and fragrant spring onions. Seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper, the filling delivers a satisfying umami punch while maintaining a clean, fresh taste. Perfectly steamed to highlight their delicate folds and chewy texture, these dumplings are ideal for a dim sum spread or a light appetizer. Easy to prepare and completely vegan, they make a delightful addition to Asian-inspired meals. Serve them hot with soy sauce for a truly authentic experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 100 grams Rice flour
• 60 grams Tapioca starch
• 150 milliliters Boiling water
• 2 tablespoons Peanut oil
• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 100 grams Button mushrooms
• 50 grams Bamboo shoots
• 2 stalks Spring onions
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoon White pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the wrapper dough. In a medium bowl, mix the rice flour and tapioca starch together.

Step 2

Slowly pour the boiling water into the flour mixture, stirring continuously until you form a rough dough.

Step 3

Let the dough sit until it cools just enough to handle.

Step 4

Once cooled a little, add the peanut oil and knead the dough until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest while you prepare the filling.

Step 6

For the filling, initially drain and crumble the tofu into a large bowl.

Step 7

Finely chop the mushrooms and bamboo shoots, then mince the spring onions.

Step 8

Add the chopped vegetables to the tofu along with soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt.

Step 9

Mix the filling thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 10

Divide the dough into small balls, about 2-3 cm in diameter.

Step 11

Roll each dough ball between plastic wrap into a thin circle, approximately 7 cm in diameter.

Step 12

Place a teaspoon of filling into the center of each dough circle.

Step 13

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges to seal.

Step 14

Pleat the edges for an authentic look, ensuring they are tightly sealed.

Step 15

Line a steamer basket with parchment paper and arrange the dumplings, leaving some space between each.

Step 16

Steam the dumplings over boiling water for about 8-10 minutes, until the dough becomes translucent.

Step 17

Serve hot with a side of soy sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(751.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1180.7

Total Fat 54.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.9g
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 1811.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 8.1g
Protein 35.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 360.8mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 857.6mg	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: 40.3%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 48.1%