Veggie Dumplings
Steamed or pan-fried vegetable dumplings — Chinese-style with mixed vegetables. Different from momos (Nepali style). Best with soy-vinegar dipping.
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
29 min
Servings
6
Calories
290 cal
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- Flour3 cups
- Carrot1 ½ medium
- Bell Pepper1 ½
- Onion1 ½ medium
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Flour3 cups
- Carrot1.5 medium
- Bell Pepper1.5
- Onion1.5 medium
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Make filling: finely chop 3 cups cabbage + 1 cup mushrooms + 4 scallions. Salt cabbage, drain 30 min, squeeze dry.
- 2
Mix with 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 cup crumbled extra-firm tofu (pressed), 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1 teaspoon sugar.
- 3
Wrap dumplings: place 1 teaspoon filling in center of round dumpling wrapper. Brush edge with water. Fold and pleat.
- 4
Steam method: arrange in bamboo steamer over simmering water for 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Pan-fry method: heat 1 tablespoon oil in pan, place dumplings seam-up, cook 2 min until golden bottoms. Add ¼ cup water, cover, steam 5 min.
- 6
Serve with dipping sauce: 3 tablespoons soy + 2 tablespoons rice vinegar + 1 teaspoon sesame oil + 1 grated garlic + chili oil.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Salt and squeeze cabbage.
- 2.Tofu adds protein.
- 3.Pleat tightly.
- 4.Steam or pan-fry — both work.
🔬 Why It Works
Vegetable dumplings succeed when the filling is dry (no soggy wrappers) and tightly sealed. The combination of cabbage, mushrooms, scallions, and tofu provides protein and umami. The dipping sauce ties everything together.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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