Vegetable Dumplings - The Simple Seagan

These vegetable dumplings are a delicious and healthy seagan (seafood-vegan) twist on a classic dumpling recipe. Packed with a medley of colorful vegetables and tofu, these dumplings are steamed to perfection and served with a savory dipping sauce. Enjoy these dumplings as a tasty appetizer or a satisfying main course.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups finely chopped mixed vegetables carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, bell peppers
• 1 cup tofu, crumbled
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar or maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 30 dumpling wrappers
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
• 1/4 cup water for steaming

Instructions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped vegetables, crumbled tofu, minced garlic, minced ginger, and chopped green onions

In a separate small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, agave nectar or maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the dipping sauce

Place a dumpling wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the vegetable-tofu mixture into the center of the wrapper

Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper

Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon shape, then press the edges together to seal the dumpling

You can use a fork to create a decorative edge if desired

Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling

To steam the dumplings, heat a large skillet over medium heat

Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and place the dumplings in the skillet, ensuring they are not touching

Pour 1/4 cup of water into the skillet and cover it with a lid

Steam the dumplings for 8-10 minutes, or until the wrappers become translucent and the filling is cooked through

Serve the vegetable dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side