Steamed Hidden Vegetable Dumplings with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

Delicate steamed dumplings filled with a medley of finely minced vegetables and a hint of ginger, served with a savory soy-based dipping sauce. This Chinese-inspired dumpling recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs round dumpling wrappers, carrot, shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 45 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

• 30 pieces round dumpling wrappers
• 1 medium, finely minced carrot
• 4 oz, finely minced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded green cabbage
• 3 stalks, finely chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (for dipping)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp (optional) chili flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 medium finely minced carrot, 4 oz finely minced shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup shredded green cabbage, 3 finely chopped green onions, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 3 tbsp water to the vegetable mixture. Stir thoroughly until well combined and slightly sticky.
3. Step 3: Place one of the 30 round dumpling wrappers on a clean surface. Spoon approximately 1 tbsp of the vegetable filling into the center, then moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold to seal tightly, creating a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
4. Step 4: Prepare a steamer and bring water to a boil. Arrange the dumplings in a single layer on parchment paper or a cabbage leaf inside the steamer basket.
5. Step 5: Steam the dumplings for 8-10 minutes until the wrappers are tender and translucent.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional) to make the dipping sauce.
7. Step 7: Serve the steamed dumplings immediately with the ginger soy dipping sauce on the side.