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Vegetable Dumplings

Serving

24

dumplings
Prep time

25

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

140

kcal

    These are loaded with a savory mix of cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and scallions, wrapped in tender dumpling skins and perfectly pan-fried for a crispy, juicy bite. They’re flavorful, satisfying, and perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal.

    🛒 Ingredients

    • For the Filling:

      • 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
      • ½ cup carrots, grated
      • ½ cup mushrooms, finely chopped
      • ¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
      • 2 garlic cloves, minced
      • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
      • 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
      • 1 tsp sesame oil
      • ½ tsp salt
      • ¼ tsp black pepper
    • For the wrappers:

      • 24 round dumpling wrappers (store-bought or homemade)
      • Small bowl of water (for sealing)
    • For pan-frying:

      • 1 tbsp oil
      • ¼ cup water (for steaming)

    👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions

    • Prepare the filling:

      • In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, scallions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    • Assemble the dumplings:

      • Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet the edge of the wrapper with water, fold in half, and pinch the edges to seal. Pleat if desired.
    • Pan-fry & steam:

      • Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add dumplings in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam for 5–6 minutes or until the water evaporates and dumplings are tender.
    • Serve hot with dipping sauce (soy sauce + rice vinegar + chili oil).

      Nutrition Facts (per 4 dumplings)

      • Protein: 4g
      • Carbohydrates: 20g
      • Fat: 4g
      • Fiber: 2g
      • Sodium: 300mg

      💡 Note: Values may vary slightly based on wrapper size and frying method.

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