Jul 14 2026
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Steamed Vegetarian Dumplings Recipe

Inspired by Rice & Dumpling
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Fungus, carrots, sweet peppers, eggs, garlic sprouts, green onions.

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Ingredients

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Dumpling Filling

Dumpling Wrappers

Method

Prepare the Filling

  1. 1

    Rehydrate the Mushrooms

    In a bowl, soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 20-30 minutes until soft. Drain and finely chop.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Grate the carrot and finely dice the sweet bell pepper. Chop the garlic sprouts and green onions finely.

  3. 3

    Mix Filling

    In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped mushrooms, grated carrot, diced sweet bell pepper, chopped garlic sprouts, chopped green onions, eggs, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Make the Dumpling Wrappers

  1. 4

    Prepare Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 5

    Roll Out Wrappers

    Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into thin circles, about 3 inches in diameter.

Assemble and Steam Dumplings

  1. 6

    Fill Dumplings

    Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half and pinch the edges to seal tightly.

  2. 7

    Prepare Steamer

    Set up a steamer pot with water and bring it to a boil. Line the steamer basket with parchment paper or cabbage leaves to prevent sticking.

  3. 8

    Steam Dumplings

    Arrange the dumplings in the steamer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Cover and steam for 15-20 minutes until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through.

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