Description
Delicate and flavorful steamed vegetable dumplings filled with sautéed vegetables and tofu, paired with a savory soy dipping sauce. Perfect for a light lunch or as part of an Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1/2 cup finely chopped mushrooms
1 cup finely shredded cabbage
1/2 cup finely grated carrot
1/2 cup firm tofu, crumbled
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Salt and pepper to taste
Dumpling wrappers (round or square, store-bought or homemade)
3 tablespoons soy sauce (for dipping sauce)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil (for dipping sauce)
1 teaspoon sugar or maple syrup
1 clove garlic, minced (for dipping sauce)
1 teaspoon grated ginger (for dipping sauce)
1 teaspoon chili flakes or chili oil (optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in crumbled tofu, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and cornstarch. Cook for another 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
- Place about a teaspoon of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten edges with water, then fold and seal.
- Place dumplings in a lined bamboo steamer or on parchment in a steamer basket. Steam over boiling water for 8–10 minutes until wrappers are translucent and cooked through.
- While dumplings steam, whisk together all dipping sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve dumplings warm with dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
For gluten-free dumplings, use gluten-free wrappers and tamari instead of soy sauce.
You can swap tofu with tempeh or add greens like spinach or kale.
Add sriracha to the filling or sauce for extra heat.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat by steaming or microwaving with a damp paper towel.
Freeze uncooked dumplings on a tray, then store in a sealed bag. Steam from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to cook time.
Line steamer with parchment or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4-5 dumplings)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
