Vegan Dumplings Recipe

December 26, 2024

Flavorful, veggie-packed dumplings perfect for family dinners or meal prep!

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 32–34 dumplings

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Healthy & Satisfying: Packed with fresh veggies but indulgent with crispy, golden bottoms.
Versatile: Serve as a family dinner, appetizer, or make-ahead meal prep option.
Better Than Store-Bought: Homemade with wholesome ingredients and incredible flavor!

Ingredients

For Dumplings:

5 teaspoons sesame oil
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups shredded cabbage
8 oz. mushrooms, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1” cube ginger, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
34 dumpling wrappers
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

For Sauce:

½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1” cube ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 drops hot chili sesame oil

Garnish:

Chopped cilantro
Sliced green onion
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare Filling:
Heat sesame oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook for 6–8 minutes until the liquid evaporates. Stir in green onion, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Cook for 1 additional minute. Cool the filling in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Make Dipping Sauce:
Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and chili sesame oil in a bowl. Mix and set aside.
Assemble Dumplings:
Wet the edges of a dumpling wrapper. Add 1 tablespoon of filling to the center. Fold into a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
Cook Dumplings:
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook dumplings in batches until golden brown on the bottom (about 2 minutes). Add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam for 2–4 minutes until the water evaporates. Remove the lid and allow dumplings to crisp again.
Serve:
Garnish with cilantro, green onion, and sesame seeds. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Tips for Perfect Dumplings

Prevent Wrappers from Drying Out: Cover with a clean kitchen towel while assembling.
Shape Doesn’t Matter: Focus on flavor, not perfection! Dumplings can be half-moon or pyramid-shaped.
Freezing: Freeze uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container. Cook directly from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes.

FAQs

Are vegan dumplings healthy?
Yes! These dumplings are filled with nutrient-rich veggies and lightly pan-fried, making them a satisfying and balanced option.

Can I use square wrappers?
Yes, square wrappers work just as well. Fold them into pyramid shapes or triangles if desired.

Can I use dried ginger?
Fresh ginger provides the best flavor, but dried ginger can work in a pinch. Start with ½ teaspoon and adjust to taste.

Storage Instructions

Refrigeration: Store cooked dumplings in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan or microwave.
Freezing: Freeze uncooked dumplings for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen with an additional minute or two of steam time.