Enlightened Vegetable Dumplings
Enlightened Vegetable Dumplings are a staple in Chinese Buddhist Cuisine, known for their light and healthy ingredients. These dumplings are filled with a flavorful mixture of vegetables and wrapped in a delicate, translucent dough.
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package round dumpling wrappers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, water chestnuts, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place a small spoonful of the vegetable mixture in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, then fold the wrapper in half and press to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add a single layer of dumplings and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the skillet and cover immediately to steam the dumplings for about 5 minutes, or until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through.
- Remove the cover and continue cooking for another 1-2 minutes to crisp up the bottoms.
- Transfer the dumplings to a serving plate and serve with soy sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 3g
Supplies
Large bowl Non-stick skillet Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife
Tools
Steamer basket (optional)
Serving suggestions
Serve the Enlightened Vegetable Dumplings as an appetizer or part of a dim sum spread.
Tips & tricks
For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought dumpling wrappers instead of making them from scratch.
Cost
$10