Handmade Vegan Dumplings with Ginger-Sesame Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Delicate dumplings made by hand, filled with a savory mix of shredded vegetables and tofu, paired with a bright ginger-sesame dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired sushi recipe (vegan), ready in about 75 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, boiling water, firm tofu, crumbled for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup boiling water
• 1 cup firm tofu, crumbled
• 1 cup green cabbage, finely shredded
• 1/2 cup carrot, grated
• 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• as needed water (for steaming)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 2 cups all-purpose flour in a mixing bowl. Gradually add 3/4 cup boiling water while stirring with chopsticks or a fork until a shaggy dough forms. When cool enough to handle, knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1 cup crumbled firm tofu, 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage, 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1/4 cup chopped scallions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix well.
3. Step 3: Divide the dough into 24 small pieces. Roll each piece into a 3-inch thin circle on a lightly floured surface.
4. Step 4: Place 1 tbsp of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
5. Step 5: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange dumplings flat side down and cook for 3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
6. Step 6: Carefully add 1/4 cup water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam dumplings for 5 minutes until the water evaporates and the wrappers are tender.
7. Step 7: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame seeds, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger in a small bowl.
8. Step 8: Serve the handmade dumplings hot with the ginger-sesame dipping sauce on the side.