Vegetable Dumplings | The Recipe Critic

These vegetable dumplings are so full of Asian flavor, you won’t be able to stop at just one! Tender wontons are filled with an incredible veggie mixture that’s infused with ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic. Like a potsticker without the meat!

Ingredients Needed for Vegetable Dumplings

I love buying dumplings frozen for my kids, but I can never find the veggie version. So I decided to make my own. They use simple ingredients with so much flavor. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

• Sesame Oil: This is for cooking the vegetables and adding a nutty taste.
• Onion: Sautéed for savory depth and a slight caramelized flavor.
• Shredded Cabbage: For wonderful texture.
• Shredded Carrot: Provides natural sweetness.
• Mushrooms: Finely diced mushrooms add heartiness and an earthy flavor.
• Ginger Paste: Brings a zesty, slightly peppery kick.
• Minced Garlic: Infuses the filling with warmth and depth.
• Green Onion: Adds extra flavor and texture.
• Soy Sauce: Gives the filling a nice savory flavor.
• Rice Vinegar: Brightens up the flavor of the filling with a touch of acidity.
• Dumpling Wrappers: Perfectly holds the delicious filling. If you can’t find dumpling wrappers at your local grocery store, you can use wonton wrappers. You will just have to cut them into circles to make the correct shape.
• Vegetable Oil: Used to cook the dumplings.

How to Make Vegetable Dumplings

Ok, don’t worry about the number of steps, this vegetable dumplings recipe is actually pretty easy. You can do it! Just follow the instructions and I promise you’ll be so proud of yourself!

1. Sauté the Onion: Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
2. Cook the Veggies: Add the cabbage, carrot, and mushrooms to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender and all the liquid from them has cooked out, about 5-8 minutes.
3. Add Flavorings: Add in the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute. Remove the vegetables from the skillet, then add them to a bowl.
4. Prep: To the bowl, add the green onion, soy sauce, and vinegar, then stir to combine. Prepare a clean work station and have a small bowl of water and the wrappers ready to go.

Vegetabel Dumpling Assembly

1. Assemble: Take a dumpling wrapper in the palm of your hand, then wet the edges with water. Place about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of the wrapper.
2. Fold: Fold the wrapper in half only pinching the center. Make 3 pleats on either side of the center and then pinch the wrapper closed. One side of the wrapper should be smooth and the other side pleated.
3. Continue to Assemble: Set the finished dumplings aside and then continue with the rest of the wrappers and filling. While assembling, heat the vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Pan-Fry: Place the assembled dumplings in the pan, fat side down, so the seam is facing up. Leave space between and fry them, undisturbed for 2 minutes.
5. Steam: Carefully pour about ¼ cup water into the pan with the dumplings and then cover with a lid. Cook the dumplings until the water has evaporated and the bottoms of the dumplings have a golden crust. Remove the cooked vegetable dumplings from the pan and continue cooking the rest until all the dumplings are done.