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    Vegan Sesame Tofu Dumplings

    December 19, 2017 by Lauren Hartmann 36 Comments

    *This post may contain affiliate links in the recipe card*

     Steam or fry, dip and devour. 

    About once a month, my family and I do a pseudo Dim Sum night. We make a bunch of different kinds of dumplings, and spring rolls and buns. It is my favorite thing ever! Aside from vegan cheese and wine pairing night. So, I have been working on different fillings and flavorings to make Dim Sum night a little more interesting. Well, it is official, these vegan sesame tofu dumplings are my favorite. Everyone seems to agree!

    Not only are they my favorite, they are the easiest thing on the planet! They require very little prep, unlike the ones I make with a bunch of veggies that need to be shredded. The filling for these sesame tofu dumplings is just crumbled tofu, sesame seeds, garlic and green onion, with a few added seasonings! Just cook the tofu, it only takes a few minutes, and then fill the dumpling wrappers!

    Then you can steam them, or steam them and then fry them. I love them both ways, and usually do half and half. My daughter is into the steamed ones and my husband the fried ones, so it works out for all parties involved! I like to dip them in soy sauce mixed with rice wine vinegar, and also a sweet chili sauce. However, I am obsessed with dips, so the more dips the better!

    Sriracha mayo is also at the top of my list! These sesame tofu dumplings make a perfect entree or appetizer all on their own, however, if you want to be as happy as a (vegan) clam, do Dim Sum night! Make other dumplings, and buns and BBQ veggie meat, and spring rolls and sesame balls… and my mouth is watering. 

    There is just something about getting to share food with my family that I find incredibly satisfying. Whether it be Tapas or Dim Sum or any kind of small plate, it is simply the best thing ever!

    Vegan Sesame Tofu Dumplings

    Print Recipe
    Dumplings filled with delicious sesame tofu and green onions. Quick, easy and can be steamed or fried!
    Course Main Course
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Author Lauren Hartmann

    Ingredients

    • 1 Block Extra firm tofu
    • 1 Tbsp. Sesame oil
    • 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped
    • 3 Tbsp. Soy sauce
    • 1 Tbsp. Rice wine vinegar
    • 1 Tbsp. Agave nectar
    • 1 Tbsp. Sesame seeds, I used half black, and half white
    • 3 Green onions, finely chopped
    • Dumpling wrappers, vegan

    Instructions

    • Press the tofu, lay the block on paper towels, place more paper towels on top and put something heavy on top of that. Press for at least 15 minutes. The longer the better.
    • Once a lot of the water has been pressed out of the tofu, heat a wok or non stick pan on medium high. 
    • Add the sesame oil, the chopped garlic, then crumble the tofu into the pan. Try to get it very fine, but once it is in the pan, you can smash it with a wooden spoon. 
    • Stir fry the tofu for about 3-4 minutes until it starts to get firm and is beginning to get brown. Now add the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar and agave. Stir to combine and continue to stir fry until the liquid is absorbed, another minute or 2.
    • Now stir in the sesame seeds and green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning. You can add a little more of any of the seasoning if needed. Remove from heat.
    • Then, let the filling cool long enough to be handled. Now fill the dumpling wrappers. 
    • If you are using squares, lay in a diamond shape. Place just a teaspoon or 2 of filling in the center(you don't want to over fill them), then, dip you finger in water, and wet the edges all the way around. Now fold together into a triangle, point to point. Then press to seal. You can leave them like this, or crimp the edges. Whatever you prefer.
    • Make as many as you want, this feeds a crowd, or you can make them all and save some for later. Then steam, add a little water to the bottom of a steamer and bring to a boil, add the dumplings to the basket part and cover, they take about 7-8 minutes to steam. You can serve them like that, or steam and then brown for a minute or two in a pan with a little oil. 
    • Serve immediately with dipping sauces. 
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    Notes

    If you don't have a steamer, a veggie steamer will work, or a colander over a pot with a little boiling water will work. 

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    Filed Under: Entrees, Snacks Tagged With: Asian, dim sum, dumplings, sesame tofu, tofu, vegan, vegan dumplings, vegan entree

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kristen

      March 25, 2018 at 4:47 pm

      Where can one find vegan dumpling wrappers. These sound delish!

      Reply
      • Lauren Hartmann

        March 25, 2018 at 9:09 pm

        I use Dynasty brand, I can usually find them at my Asian market. If you have one near you. If not Amazon sells them. Also there are some great recipes for homemade ones if you are feeling ambitious!😁

        Reply
        • Heather Hamilton

          February 15, 2020 at 11:07 pm

          You rock. Looooooooove your recipes.

          Reply
    2. Elise Maher

      July 21, 2018 at 7:54 pm

      These were amazing! I added some ginger and hot sesame oil. I will be making these often

      Reply
      • Lauren Hartmann

        July 22, 2018 at 11:48 am

        Yay! So glad happy to hear that!

        Reply
    3. Wen

      November 17, 2018 at 6:49 pm

      Gluten free option?

      Reply
      • Lauren Hartmann

        November 20, 2018 at 10:54 am

        There are brands of gluten free dumpling wrappers. Or you can try coconut wrappers! Then just use tamari instead of soy sauce!

        Reply
    4. Megan

      December 12, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      How many dumplings does this make? I’m assuming however many wrappers are in the package. How much does one grown person usually eat?

      Reply
      • Lauren Hartmann

        December 12, 2018 at 5:22 pm

        This makes a lot of dumplings, probably at least 20 or so. I eat a lot of dumplings, so I’m not sure how many normal people eat, but I can usually eat between 5-10 myself. This recipe will feed a lot of people.

        Reply
    5. Shannon

      March 27, 2019 at 11:41 pm

      Could I pan fry these in some sesame oil?

      Reply
      • Lauren Hartmann

        March 28, 2019 at 2:23 pm

        Absolutely! I think that would be great!

        Reply
    6. Debbie

      April 30, 2019 at 2:09 am

      5 stars
      Made this tonight and they were so delicious! Easy to put together. We steamed the triangles and squares and even air-fried two just to try that. It all turned out wonderfully. One of my favorites and I will definitely make the next time my kids come to visit.

      Reply
      • Thalia

        August 4, 2019 at 2:24 pm

        How long did you air fry?

        Reply
    7. J

      July 4, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      Made this recipe last night and it was amazing! Added fresh ginger, basil, peas and shredded carrot. Super easy ans delicious

      Reply
    8. Virginia

      October 17, 2019 at 11:23 pm

      Can these be made ahead and frozen? They look amazing.

      Reply
      • Lauren Hartmann

        October 18, 2019 at 1:10 pm

        Yes! They freeze well. I like to freeze a batch and then steam some when I want a quick meal!

        Reply
    9. Anthony Clinkscales

      November 14, 2019 at 11:39 pm

      5 stars
      Hello,
      Great dim sum loved them. I want to know if you have the nutritional information.
      Thank You

      Reply
    10. Bob

      April 1, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made these a couple of days ago OMG they are good. Tonight I am planning on making the filling and mixing it in with a stir fry. Also think this would be wonderful over brown rice.

      Reply
    11. Heather

      April 8, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! So simple and delicious. I really love the sauce too. The flavor is spot on to what I love about sesame sauce without complicated ingredients. I’ve been using it in stir fry too and it’s absolutely delicious! Thank you!

      Reply
    12. Jessi Doshier

      May 9, 2020 at 4:08 am

      5 stars
      Yummy!!!! I added mushrooms to the filling and made a side of brown rice with sauteed cabbage, kale, and garlic. So good!! I definitely need to work on my dumpling skills though lol

      Reply
    13. Katherine

      June 24, 2020 at 2:19 am

      5 stars
      These were delish! I also added two shredded carrots, two big knobs of shredded ginger and shredded purple onion to the tofu mixture. I had trouble with the wrappers sticking to the bottom of steamer pot when I cooked them though. Is there a special trick or secret to fix this? Maybe should I sprinkle a little oil in the bottom of the steamer pan or maybe rub a little oil on each of the dumplings? Thanks for any advice in advance.

      Reply
    14. Jenn

      November 19, 2020 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      These are absolutely delicious and quick to make. I love the flavors and crave them at least once a week. I have on occasion added shredded green cabbage to the tofu, also yummy.

      Reply
    15. Ashley

      December 15, 2020 at 11:51 pm

      5 stars
      These are soooo good that they have made their way into my regular dinner rotation. I’m not a great cook and am still trying to find good tofu recipes so I can eat it more often, and this recipe was so easy and so delicious.

      10/10 would recommend,

      Reply
    16. Shellie

      October 18, 2021 at 1:20 pm

      These sound delicious. What size block of tofu would this be? There are 4 different sizes in my store.

      Reply
    17. Cassie

      December 24, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve had this recipe saved forever and finally made it worth my kiddos tonight- it was sooooo delicious!!! No need to adjust any seasonings! I pan friedin sesame oil and they were PERFECT. Thanks for the wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    18. Shana

      May 17, 2022 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      These are amazing! I dipped mine in sweet chili sauce! I’ll be making these weekly forsure!!

      Reply

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