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Steamed vegetable dumplings

Name: Steamed vegetable dumplings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 portions
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 24 dumpling wrappers; 200 g cabbage; 150 g firm tofu; 100 g mushrooms; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp grated ginger

A home-cooking adaptation of steamed vegetable dumplings, with practical ingredients and clear steps.

Prep30 min

Cook15 min

Yield4 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

4 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

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Finely chop cabbage and mushrooms; crumble drained tofu.
Mix vegetables with tofu, soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger.
Place a small spoonful in each wrapper, wet edges and seal firmly.
Arrange on perforated steamer paper without touching and steam over boiling water 12–15 minutes until filling is hot throughout.

A little kitchen note

Untested editorial adaptation; timing and yield are estimates.

Allergen notes

Wheat, soy, sesame. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/4 of the recipe)

Energy: 244 kcal
Protein: 10.9 g
Carbs: 39.7 g
Fat: 4.5 g
Fibre: 3.1 g
Total sugar: 3.1 g
Sodium: 523 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

Prepare the filling before you open the wrappers

This version uses 24 wrappers, 200 g cabbage, 150 g firm tofu and 100 g mushrooms. Drain the tofu, crumble it and chop the vegetables finely before mixing with the measured soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger. Check the wrapper packet for handling instructions.

Give yourself a small wrapping station

Keep the filling, wrappers, water for sealing and a tray within reach. Start with a small spoonful of filling so the edges can meet. Seal firmly and arrange the dumplings apart on perforated steamer paper. The recipe estimates 12–15 minutes over boiling water; equipment and filling size vary, so use the complete method and check the filling is hot throughout.

This recipe is an untested editorial adaptation. Yield and timing have not been independently verified in a kitchen. Check every product label for wheat, soy, sesame and other allergens relevant to your household.

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Read the wrapper packet and check product labels. Drain the tofu and finely chop cabbage and mushrooms. Set out filling, wrappers, sealing water and a tray. Prepare steamer paper and leave space between dumplings.

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These checks explain the written method. They are editorial guidance, not observations from a kitchen test.

The wrapper edges will not meet

Use less filling so the edges can touch. Wet the edges and seal firmly as the method describes; check the wrapper packet for handling instructions.

The filling is difficult to divide

Before filling, drain and crumble the tofu and finely chop the cabbage and mushrooms. The listed 24 wrappers are a planning yield, not a tested guarantee.

Dumplings are touching in the steamer

Leave space between the dumplings on perforated steamer paper. Recheck the full method before starting a batch; do not treat the 12–15-minute estimate as proof the filling is hot throughout.

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