vegetarian dumplings

How to Make Vegetable and Tofu Dumplings (Suxian Jiaozi)

Suxian jiaozi, a classic Northern Chinese dumpling, features a light, savory filling of three fresh vegetarian ingredients. Here’s a simple guide to crafting this delicious dish.

Ingredients: For the filling, you’ll need 200g tofu (pressed to remove excess water), 100g wood ear mushrooms (soaked and finely chopped), 150g Chinese chives (or cabbage, chopped), 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and a pinch of white pepper. For the wrapper, use 300g all-purpose flour mixed with 150ml warm water to form a smooth dough.

Steps:

1. Prepare the filling: Crumble the tofu into a bowl. Add chopped mushrooms, chives, sesame oil, soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.

2. Make the dough: Knead the flour and warm water into a dough, then let it rest for 30 minutes. Divide into small balls and roll into thin wrappers (about 8cm diameter).

3. Assemble dumplings: Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold the dough in half, pinch the edges to seal, and create pleats for a classic shape.

4. Cook: Boil water, add dumplings, and cook for 3-5 minutes until they float. For a crispier texture, pan-fry them in oil after boiling until golden brown.

Serve hot with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. These dumplings are healthy, flavorful, and perfect for family meals!