Zen Master's Steamed Vegetable Dumplings

Zen Master's Steamed Vegetable Dumplings are a delicious and healthy dish that originates from Chinese Buddhist Cuisine. These dumplings are filled with a flavorful mixture of fresh vegetables and wrapped in a delicate, steamed dough.

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Zen Master's Steamed Vegetable Dumplings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups finely chopped cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 20 round dumpling wrappers

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, green onions, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
  3. Place a small spoonful of the vegetable filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper.
  4. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold the wrapper in half and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
  5. Place the dumplings in a steamer basket lined with parchment paper and steam for 12-15 minutes, until the wrappers are cooked through.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
5g
Fat
3g

Supplies

Large bowl Steamer basket Parchment paper

Tools

Knife Cutting board Steamer pot

Serving suggestions

Serve the Zen Master's Steamed Vegetable Dumplings with a side of soy sauce or a dipping sauce of your choice.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can also add tofu or water chestnuts to the vegetable filling for added texture and flavor.

Cost

$10