Vegetarian Pan Fried Pork Dumplings

Discover the perfect balance of flavor and texture with these irresistible Vegetarian Pan Fried Pork Dumplings—an innovative plant-based twist on the classic dish. Featuring a savory filling of finely chopped green cabbage, earthy shiitake mushrooms, sweet grated carrot, and protein-packed crumbled tofu, these dumplings are bursting with umami goodness, enhanced by hints of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Pan-fried until golden brown and satisfyingly crispy, then steamed to tender perfection, each bite offers an explosion of flavor in a delightful wrapper. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main course, they pair beautifully with a side of tangy soy sauce or spicy chili oil for dipping. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe delivers all the satisfaction of traditional dumplings with a vegetarian twist that will delight everyone at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 24 Store-bought or homemade dumpling wrappers
• 1.5 cups Green cabbage, finely chopped
• 1 medium Carrot, grated
• 0.5 cup Shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Firm tofu, crumbled
• 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0 Chili oil or soy sauce for dipping (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, crumbled tofu, green onions, grated ginger, and minced garlic.

Step 2

Add soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture and mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 3

Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center.

Step 4

Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger, fold the wrapper over the filling to form a crescent shape, and pleat the edge to seal tightly.

Step 5

Repeat the process with remaining wrappers and filling.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, carefully arrange the dumplings in the skillet flat side down, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 8

Cook the dumplings for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crisp.

Step 9

Pour in 1/2 cup of water and immediately cover the skillet with a lid to steam the dumplings.

Step 10

Let the dumplings steam for 5-6 minutes until the water has evaporated and the tops are cooked through.

Step 11

Remove the lid and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottoms.

Step 12

Transfer the dumplings to a serving plate and serve hot with chili oil or soy sauce for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1201.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2202.4

Total Fat 75.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3166.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 323.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 12.6g
Protein 72.9g	0%

Vitamin D 192.5IU	0%
Calcium 523.0mg	0%
Iron 13.5mg	0%
Potassium 1623.3mg	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: 30.0%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 57.2%