Description
Delicate vegetarian soup dumplings filled with a savory veggie mixture and a rich mushroom broth gel that melts into soup when steamed perfect for a plant-based take on a dim sum favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the broth gel:
- 2 cups mushroom or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp agar agar powder or 2 tsp powdered gelatin (for non-vegan)
- For the filling:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 cup finely shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the wrappers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup hot water (approx.)
Instructions
- 1. To make the broth gel: Bring broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil to a simmer. Stir in agar agar and simmer for 2–3 minutes until dissolved.
- 2. Pour into a shallow container and refrigerate until firm. Once set, finely dice into small cubes.
- 3. To make the dough: Mix flour and hot water until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes, then cover and rest for 30 minutes.
- 4. To make the filling: Sauté mushrooms, cabbage, and carrot until softened. Add garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. Let cool, then mix with diced broth gel.
- 5. Divide dough into small balls and roll into thin 3–4 inch circles.
- 6. Place a spoonful of filling in the center, then pleat and seal the dumplings.
- 7. Place dumplings in a parchment-lined steamer and steam over boiling water for 8–10 minutes.
- 8. Serve hot with soy sauce, black vinegar, or chili oil.
Notes
- Agar agar makes this recipe vegan; gelatin is traditional but not plant-based.
- Make sure broth gel is well chilled and firm before using.
- Work quickly when forming dumplings to prevent wrappers from drying out.
- Freeze uncooked dumplings on a tray, then store in a bag for future steaming.
- Prep Time: 1 hr
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dumplings
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegetarian soup dumplings, xiao long bao, vegan dumplings, dim sum