Description
These vegan cauliflower dumplings are soft, savory, and packed with flavorful vegetables and herbs wrapped in tender dumpling wrappers. Perfect steamed, boiled, or pan-fried, they make a satisfying plant-based appetizer, snack, or light meal with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower florets, finely chopped and steamed
- 1/2 cup onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 30 vegan dumpling wrappers
- 2 tablespoons water for sealing wrappers
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for pan-frying
Instructions
- Steam the cauliflower florets for 8 to 10 minutes until very soft. Let cool slightly, then finely chop or lightly mash them.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of sesame oil. Sauté the onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, parsley or cilantro, salt, black pepper, ginger, and chili flakes if using.
- Lay one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center.
- Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold it in half, and press firmly to seal. Pleat the edges if desired.
- Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
- To steam, place dumplings in a parchment-lined steamer basket and steam for 10 minutes.
- To boil, add dumplings to simmering water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they float.
- To pan-fry, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook dumplings flat-side down until golden. Add 1/4 cup water, cover immediately, and steam for another 4 minutes.
- Serve hot with soy sauce, sesame dipping sauce, or chili oil.
Notes
- Add shredded carrots, mushrooms, spinach, or cabbage for extra vegetables.
- Crumbled tofu or cooked lentils add additional protein.
- Increase chili flakes or add chili paste for a spicier version.
- Whole wheat wrappers create a heartier texture.
- Store cooked dumplings in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze uncooked dumplings in a single layer before transferring to a freezer-safe bag.
- Cook frozen dumplings directly from frozen by adding extra cooking time.
- Keep wrappers covered with a damp towel while assembling to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 to 6 dumplings
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
