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Vegan Soup Dumpling Recipe

This delicious Vegan Soup Dumpling Recipe is both easy to make as well as healthy.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 2 people
Calories 1400 kcal

Equipment

  • Bamboo Steamer
  • Tofu Press optional
  • High sided pan

Ingredients
  

The Dumpling Dough:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup warm water

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup finely chopped mushrooms shiitake or oyster mushrooms work well
  • ½ cup finely minced tofu
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cabbage green or purple is fine!
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Broth:

  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and warm water.
  • Mix until a dough forms, then knead it for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • In a pan, heat a teaspoon of sesame oil over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
  • Add chopped mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and turn golden.
  • Incorporate the minced tofu, chopped scallions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Stir-fry for a few minutes until the mixture is well combined and flavorful.
  • Remove from heat and let the filling cool down.
  • Roll out the rested dough into a thin sheet and use a round cookie cutter to cut out circles.
  • Place a small spoonful of the filling into the center of each dough circle.
  • Carefully fold the circle in half, creating a half-moon shape.
  • Pinch the edges together to seal the dumpling, creating pleats if desired.

Making The Broth

  • In a separate pot, combine the vegetable broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.
  • Line a steamer basket with parchment paper or lettuce leaves to prevent sticking.
  • Place the dumplings in the steamer, ensuring they don't touch each other.
  • Put 1/4 cup of water into the pan that you'll be using to put your steamer basket into.
  • Steam the dumplings for about 10-12 minutes, until the dough becomes translucent.
  • Take them gently out (slowly to prevent sticking!) and top with chopped scallions or green onion.
Keyword Vegan Soup Dumplings, Xiao Long Bao