Vegan Thai Dumplings Recipe: Healthy Veggie Bags

By Sho @ Hungry for Thai on Jan 21st 2025 Sho

Vegan Thai Dumplings with vibrant veggie filling and light wrappers, steamed to perfection. Healthy, delicious, and perfect as a snack or appetizer!


Vegan Thai Dumplings Recipe: Healthy Veggie Bags

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.

FAQs

What are Thai dumplings called?

Thai dumplings are often called "Kanom Jeeb" but our version adds a twist with the name 'Veggie Bags.'

Are Thai dumplings gluten-free?

Traditional dumplings aren't always gluten-free, but these can be made so by using tamari and gluten-free wrappers.

What are Thai dumplings made of?

Traditional versions use meat or seafood; this vegan recipe features fresh veggies and plant-based ingredients.

How do you make Thai dumplings vegan?

Swap out meat for veggies, tofu, or plant proteins and use vegan wrappers.

How do you serve Thai dumplings?

Serve warm with soy-based dipping sauces or chili oil for extra heat!


You can shape the dumplings however you like—get creative and have fun with it!

Vegan Thai Dumplings Recipe: Healthy Veggie Bags

Vegan Thai Dumplings Recipe: Healthy Veggie Bags


Prep time

40 minutes

Cook time

10 minutes

Serves

4

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Ingredients

US Metric
  • Filling Ingredients

  • Dough Ingredients

Calories: 1277kcal Total Fat: 4g Protein: 23g Carbs: 286g Sodium: 2542mg

Steps

  • Preparing the Filling:

    1. Start by placing the colorful mixed vegetables in a large bowl, creating a vibrant base for your filling.

      Place the mixed vegetables in a bowl.
    2. 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.

      Add Cornstarch-Veggie BagsAdd salt-Veggie BagsAdd pepper-Veggie BagsAdd light soy sauce-Veggie BagsMix it well-Veggie Bags
  • Making the Dough:

    1. In a mixing bowl, combine the rice flour and tapioca starch to form the dry base for your dumpling wrappers.

      In a mixing bowl, add Rice FlourIn a mixing bowl, add Tapioca Starch
    2. 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.

      Add the hot water, pouring a little at a timeStirring continuously
    3. 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.

      Kneading with your hands.
    4. Continue kneading until the dough achieves a soft, stretchy consistency. It should feel smooth to the touch.

      Dough becomes smooth, soft, and elastic
    5. Dust your work surface with tapioca starch and divide the dough into 10–15 g pieces. This ensures evenly sized dumplings.

      Dust a work surface with tapioca starch/cornstarchDivide the dough into 10–15 g pieces.
    6. Take each piece, roll it into a smooth ball, and flatten it into a thin, even circle to prepare for wrapping.

      Roll it into a ball, and then flatten it
  • Wrapping the Dumplings:

    1. Place a spoonful of the prepared vegetable filling in the center of each dough circle. Be careful not to overfill.

      Place some of the prepared vegetable filling
    2. 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.

      Bring the edges of the dough together above the fillingPleat to form a 'bag' shape as desired.
  • Steaming:

    1. Lightly oil your steamer tray or container to prevent the dumplings from sticking.

      Lightly oil the steaming tray or container
    2. Arrange the dumplings on the tray, ensuring enough space between them to avoid sticking during cooking.

      Place the dumplings on the tray
    3. Steam the dumplings over medium heat for 15–20 minutes. You'll know they're ready when the dough becomes translucent.

      Set in a steamer over medium heat for 15–20 minutes.
    4. Once steamed, brush the dumplings with a little oil for a glossy finish and enhanced flavor.

      Once fully cooked, the dough will turn translucent
    5. Serve the dumplings warm with my 3-Minute Dumpling Sauce. Enjoy!

      Drizzle with dipping sauce and serve.

Nutritional info

% of daily value
protein: 23g
47%
fat: 4g
6%
carbs: 286g
95%
fiber: 16g
64%
saturatedFat: 1g
5%
sugar: 9g
sodium: 2542mg
106%
cholesterol: 0mg
0

Calorie 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!


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