Shanghai Style Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (上海蔬菜小笼包)

上海蔬菜小笼包 (Shanghai Style Steamed Vegetable Dumplings) are a popular dish in Shanghai cuisine, known for their delicate wrappers and flavorful vegetable filling.

Shanghai Style Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (上海蔬菜小笼包)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups finely chopped mixed vegetables (such as cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and water to form a dough. Knead the dough for 5 minutes, then cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped vegetables, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and salt to make the filling.
  3. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, then pleat and seal the edges to form dumplings.
  4. Place the dumplings in a steamer lined with cabbage leaves, and steam for 15 minutes until the wrappers are cooked through.

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

Steamer Mixing bowls Knife

Tools

Rolling pin Chopping board

Serving suggestions

Serve the Shanghai Style Steamed Vegetable Dumplings with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.

Tips & tricks

For best results, ensure the dumpling wrappers are rolled out thinly and sealed tightly to prevent the filling from leaking during steaming.

Cost

$10