Vegan Thai Dumplings Recipe: Healthy Veggie Bags
By Sho @ Hungry for Thai
on
Jan 21st 2025 
Updated: Aug 1st 2025
Prep time
40 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Serves
4
Ingredients: Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn), Cornstarch, Light soy sauce, Salt, PepperRice Flour, Tapioca Starch , Hot Water
Vegan Thai Dumplings with vibrant veggie filling and light wrappers, steamed to perfection. Healthy, delicious, and perfect as a snack or appetizer!
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🥟 Steamed Veggie Bag Dumplings (Vegan & Vegetarian-Friendly)
Looking for a fun and delicious way to enjoy your veggies?
These Veggie Bag Dumplings are packed with a colorful, tasty filling and steamed to soft perfection.
Not only are they naturally vegan dumplings, but they’re also adorable and easy to make at home!
This is a simple vegetarian dumpling recipe with no mushrooms—perfect for anyone who wants a delicious option without fungi!
What you'll need
Filling Ingredients
- Mixed Vegetables (peas, carrots, corn): Add vibrant colors, natural sweetness, and a delightful tender-crunchy texture to your filling.
- Cornstarch: Helps thicken and bind the vegetable mixture for a satisfying bite.
- Light Soy Sauce: Brings a mild, savory umami flavor to balance the sweetness of the veggies.
- Salt: Enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Pepper: Adds a gentle warmth and subtle spice.
Dough Ingredients
- Rice Flour: Naturally gluten-free, it creates a smooth, light texture for the wrappers.
- Tapioca Starch: Gives the dough elasticity, making it easy to shape and pliable.
- Hot Water: Activates the starches, ensuring a soft, workable dough.
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Veggie Bags Recipe 🩷
- Fun to shape into “veggie bags”
- Uses everyday ingredients
- Easy to steam—no fancy tools needed
- Naturally vegan & vegetarian
- Great for meal prep or party appetizers
- 100% vegan & vegetarian – Naturally plant-based and satisfying.
- Perfect for meal prep or party appetizers – Make ahead and impress your guests!
How to Make Vegan Thai Dumplings Recipe: Healthy Veggie Bags
🥬 Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, mix colorful veggies with cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Set aside.
🫓 Make the Dough
- Mix rice flour and tapioca starch in a bowl. Gradually stir in hot water to form a sticky dough.
- Knead until smooth and stretchy. Dust with tapioca starch as needed.
- Divide into 10–15 g pieces, roll into balls, and flatten into thin circles.
🥟 Wrap the Dumplings
- Place a spoonful of filling in each circle.
- Gather and pinch the edges to form a “bag” shape.
🔥 Steam
- Lightly oil your steamer tray. Place dumplings with space in between.
- Steam over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until translucent.
- Brush with oil for shine. Serve warm with my 3-Minute Dumpling Sauce!
What to Serve With
Looking for the perfect sides to round out your meal? Here are some tasty ideas:
🥗 Starter: Cucumber Salad for a refreshing crunch
🥩 Main Course: Chicken Teriyaki or Pad Ka Prow Vegetarian
🍛 Side Dish: Dumplings with Rice Paper with 3 Minute-Dumpling Sauce
🍰 Dessert: Thai Sago Pudding or Coconut Balls (Khanom Tom)
This vegan dumplings recipe is fun, easy, and full of flavor.
Whether you call them veggie bags, steam dumplings, or vegetable dumplings, one thing’s for sure—they’ll disappear fast!
Savor these healthy and delicious vegan Thai dumplings—each one filled with a vibrant mix of seasoned veggies and wrapped in light, homemade dough.
Steamed to perfection, they make the perfect snack or appetizer!
These Colorful Veggie Bag Dumplings are fun to make and even more fun to eat—especially when served with my quick & tasty dipping sauce. 💚
You can shape the dumplings however you like—get creative and have fun with it!
Grab the full recipe and give them a try!
FAQs
Thai dumplings are often called "Kanom Jeeb" but our version adds a twist with the name 'Veggie Bags.'
Traditional versions use meat or seafood; this vegan recipe features fresh veggies and plant-based ingredients.
Swap out meat for veggies, tofu, or plant proteins and use vegan wrappers.
Serve warm with soy-based dipping sauces or chili oil for extra heat!
Yes! Freeze before steaming on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Steam from frozen—just add 2–3 more minutes.
This is a great option for party snacks or a healthy bite to share with friends.
You can also enjoy these veggie dumplings as a light and satisfying lunch.
Give them a try—you’ll be coming back for more! 🙌
Vegan Thai Dumplings Recipe: Healthy Veggie Bags
Prep time
40 minutes
Cook time
10 minutes
Serves
4
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Steps
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Preparing the Filling:
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Start by placing the colorful mixed vegetables in a large bowl, creating a vibrant base for your filling.
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Sprinkle in the cornstarch, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until the veggies are well-coated with the seasonings. Set aside while you prepare the dough.
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Making the Dough:
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In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and tapioca starch to form the dry base for your dumpling wrappers.
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Gradually pour in the hot water while stirring continuously to create a soft, sticky dough. This step helps activate the starches and gives the dough its pliable texture.
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Once the dough has cooled slightly, knead it by hand until smooth and elastic. Dust your hands and the surface with tapioca starch to prevent sticking.
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Continue kneading until the dough achieves a soft, stretchy consistency. It should feel smooth to the touch.
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Dust your work surface with tapioca starch and divide the dough into 10–15 g pieces. This ensures evenly sized dumplings.
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Take each piece, roll it into a smooth ball, and flatten it into a thin, even circle to prepare for wrapping.
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Wrapping the Dumplings:
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Place a spoonful of the prepared vegetable filling in the center of each dough circle. Be careful not to overfill.
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Gently bring the edges of the dough together above the filling, pinching or pleating to form a neat 'bag' shape. Take your time to secure the edges.
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Steaming:
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Lightly oil your steamer tray or container to prevent the dumplings from sticking.
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Arrange the dumplings on the tray, ensuring enough space between them to avoid sticking during cooking.
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Steam the dumplings over medium heat for 15–20 minutes. You'll know they're ready when the dough becomes translucent.
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Once steamed, brush the dumplings with a little oil for a glossy finish and enhanced flavor.
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Serve the dumplings warm with my 3-Minute Dumpling Sauce. Enjoy!
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Nutritional info
% of daily valueCalorie Breakdown
Protein
94 cal
Fat
35 cal
Carbs
1148 cal
Tips
- If the dough becomes sticky during kneading, sprinkle with cornstarch or tapioca starch to keep it manageable.
- For extra flavor, serve with soy or tamari-based dipping sauce! Don’t overfill the wrappers—less is more.
- Use a damp towel to keep wrappers from drying out.
- If your wrappers crack, dab with a bit of water to patch them.
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