Vegetarian Har Gao (Shrimp Dumplings)

Delight in the flavors of Vegetarian Har Gao, a plant-based twist on the classic Chinese shrimp dumplings. This recipe swaps seafood for a savory mix of crumbled tofu, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and carrots, lightly seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and aromatic ginger and garlic. The tender, translucent dumpling wrapper is made from a blend of tapioca flour and wheat starch, offering a chewy yet delicate texture. Perfectly steamed and full of umami richness, these dumplings are a treat for dim sum enthusiasts seeking a vegetarian alternative. Serve them fresh from the steamer with soy sauce or chili oil for dipping, and watch them disappear as quickly as they’re made!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Tapioca flour
• 0.5 cup Wheat starch
• 0.75 cup Boiling water
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Carrot, finely diced
• 0.25 cup Bamboo shoots, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and chopped
• 0.5 cup Firm tofu, crumbled
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon White pepper

Directions

Step 1

To prepare the dough, mix the tapioca flour and wheat starch in a large bowl.

Step 2

Gradually pour the boiling water into the flour mixture while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.

Step 3

Add the vegetable oil to the dough and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and pliable.

Step 4

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

Step 5

For the filling, heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Stir in the carrots, bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and crumbled tofu. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Season the filling with soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped green onions, salt, and white pepper. Mix well and remove from heat to cool.

Step 9

Divide the dough into small, equal portions and roll each into a ball.

Step 10

Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into a thin circle about 3 inches in diameter.

Step 11

Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each dough circle and fold the edges together to form a pleated dumpling.

Step 12

Ensure the dumplings are sealed tightly by pressing the edges together.

Step 13

Prepare a steamer by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.

Step 14

Arrange the dumplings in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.

Step 15

Steam the dumplings over boiling water for 6–8 minutes or until the dough becomes translucent.

Step 16

Carefully remove the dumplings from the steamer and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(798.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1416.6

Total Fat 49.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1821.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	0%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Protein 21.7g	0%

Vitamin D 96.2IU	0%
Calcium 337.1mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 1058.0mg	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: 30.6%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 63.5%