Description
These Steamed Rice Paper Dumplings are a delicious vegan and gluten-free appetizer made with finely chopped chestnut mushrooms, ginger, garlic, spring onions, tofu, and carrots. The filling is seasoned with light gluten-free soy sauce, MSG, and a touch of sugar, wrapped in delicate rice papers, and steamed to perfection. Perfect served with your favorite dipping sauce or chili oil for a flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 7 chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 200g extra firm tofu, broken apart
- 1 carrot, finely chopped into cubes
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (gluten free)
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Wraps
- 12 rice papers
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Place a frying pan on medium heat and drizzle with a little oil. Add chopped mushrooms, ginger, garlic, spring onions, tofu, carrot, light gluten-free soy sauce, MSG, and sugar. Fry for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to mix and cook evenly.
- Set the filling aside: Turn off the heat and remove the pan from the stove. Let the filling cool slightly.
- Prepare warm water bowl: Fill a large bowl with warm water and set it near your workspace for dipping the rice papers.
- Soften the rice papers: Take one rice paper at a time, dunk it fully into the warm water until it becomes pliable, then shake off excess water and lay it flat on a clean, dry chopping board.
- Cut rice paper: Slice the softened rice paper in half to create two semicircles for easier handling and portioning.
- Fill and fold dumplings: Place a spoonful of the prepared filling onto each half of the rice paper. Once the rice paper becomes sticky, gently bring in each corner to form a small parcel and seal the edges tightly. Repeat this process until all filling is used.
- Prepare steamer: Cut a piece of parchment or baking paper into a circle matching your steamer basket size. Poke small holes in the paper to allow steam circulation. Place the paper inside the steamer.
- Steam the dumplings: Arrange the dumplings gently onto the parchment paper inside the steamer. Cover with the lid and steam the dumplings for 5 minutes until cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Remove dumplings carefully and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or chili oil. Enjoy your flavorful vegan and gluten-free meal!
Notes
- Use extra firm tofu to ensure the filling holds together well.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your taste for saltiness.
- MSG is optional and can be omitted based on dietary preference.
- If you don’t have a steamer, use a steaming rack inside a large pot with a lid.
- Dumplings are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: steamed dumplings, vegan dumplings, gluten free dumplings, rice paper dumplings, chestnut mushroom dumplings, tofu dumplings
