Description
An elegant, savory twist on classic dumplings, featuring a crisp, golden exterior and a tender filling made with tofu, mushrooms, and cabbage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu, pressed and crumbled
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup finely shredded napa cabbage
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (white and green separated)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (slurry with 1 tbsp water)
- 24 vegan dumpling wrappers
- For the dipping sauce:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp chili oil (optional)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Thinly sliced scallion for garnish
- 1–2 tbsp neutral oil for brushing (grapeseed or avocado)
- Toasted sesame seeds and microgreens or finely chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant — about 30 seconds.
- Add crumbled tofu, shredded cabbage, and the white part of scallions. Cook until cabbage wilts. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry to bind. Cool slightly.
- Assemble dumplings: spoon ~1 tsp filling into the center of a wrapper. Moisten edge with water, fold and seal — ensuring no air pockets. Keep finished dumplings under a damp towel.
- Arrange on a baking sheet: preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Brush tops lightly with neutral oil.
- Bake until golden and slightly blistered, 12–16 minutes. Finish under the broiler if desired.
- Make the dipping sauce: whisk soy, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and chili oil. Adjust as needed.
- Plate immediately with a drizzle of sauce, garnished with microgreens and sesame seeds.
Notes
Press tofu thoroughly for a denser filling. Brown mushrooms deeply for added umami. Keep dumpling wrappers covered while assembling to avoid drying.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg