Chinese · medium · 60 min · serves 4
How to make pork dumplings vegan
Short answer
Replace pork mince, egg in the wrapper with finely chopped shiitake, cabbage and tofu, flour-and-water wrappers. The method is unchanged and takes about 60 minutes for 4 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Pork mince
- Egg in the wrapper
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pork mince | Finely chopped shiitake, cabbage and tofu | Squeeze the cabbage dry |
| Wrapper | Flour-and-water wrappers | Most shop-bought ones are already vegan |
Method
- 1Salt shredded cabbage for 15 minutes, then squeeze out all liquid.
- 2Mix with chopped shiitake, crumbled firm tofu, ginger, spring onion, soy and sesame oil.
- 3Fill wrappers, sealing with water and pleating one edge.
- 4Fry flat-side down until golden, then add water and lid the pan for 6 minutes.
- 5Uncover and cook off the last of the water for a crisp base.
The one thing people get wrong
Squeezing the cabbage is what stops soggy, split dumplings.
Frequently asked questions
- Can pork dumplings be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace pork mince, egg in the wrapper with finely chopped shiitake, cabbage and tofu, flour-and-water wrappers. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 60 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing pork dumplings?
- Squeezing the cabbage is what stops soggy, split dumplings.
- How long does vegan pork dumplings take?
- About 60 minutes for 4 servings — a medium recipe.
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