20+ Vegetarian Recipe For Chinese New Year Cook Up Something Special!

Vegetarian Dumplings

Ingredients:

• 1 package of pre-made dumpling wrappers
• 1 cup of finely chopped shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup of finely chopped cabbage
• 1/2 cup of finely chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup of finely chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon of minced ginger
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1/4 cup of vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. Start by mixing the shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, carrots, green onions, ginger, and garlic in a bowl. Add in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and vegetable broth, and mix well to combine.
2. Take a dumpling wrapper and place a spoonful of the vegetable mixture in the center. Dip your finger in water and wet the edges of the wrapper.
3. Fold the wrapper in half and press the edges together to seal the dumpling. You can leave them in a crescent shape or fold the edges together to create a traditional dumpling shape.
4. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Place the dumplings in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown.
5. Add in 1/4 cup of water to the pan and cover it with a lid. Let the dumplings steam for 5-7 minutes until the water has evaporated.
6. Remove the lid and let the dumplings cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are crispy and golden brown.
7. Serve the dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy the delicious flavors of the Chinese New Year in a vegetarian dish.