Vegetarian Dumplings with Shiitake and Napa Cabbage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Handmade dumplings stuffed with a savory mixture of shiitake mushrooms and napa cabbage, perfect for steaming or pan-frying. This Asian-inspired dumpling recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, green onions 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

• 1 cup, finely chopped shiitake mushrooms
• 2 cups, finely shredded napa cabbage
• 3 stalks, finely chopped green onions
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 2 tbsp for frying vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup for sealing water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup finely chopped shiitake mushrooms, 2 cups finely shredded napa cabbage, 3 chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp ground white pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
2. Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface, spoon about 1 tbsp filling into the center. Dip your finger in 1/4 cup water and moisten the edges of the wrapper.
3. Step 3: Fold the wrapper in half and press edges firmly to seal, pleating the edges if desired. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
4. Step 4: To pan-fry, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Arrange dumplings in the pan without crowding and cook for 2 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1/4 cup water, cover the skillet, and reduce heat to medium. Steam the dumplings for 5 minutes until the water evaporates and the wrappers become tender.
6. Step 6: Remove the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottom before serving with soy dipping sauce.