Who doesn’t love a good dumpling?
The bite-sized dish has been a staple on the tables of many cultures for good reason. That’s why when Chef Bren Herrera offers us a good potsticker recipe, we’re going to try it.
Chef Bren has a new show on CLEO TV called “CULTURE KITCHEN” where she teaches us how to make some delicious dishes inspired by her Afro-Latina culture. The Washington, D.C. native who was born in Cuba with Jamaican roots recreates the flavors of her culture in the kitchen.
She elevates basic dishes in a way that will have both meat and plant-based eaters fighting for seconds and thirds. Need proof? Check out this super easy and tasty vegan dumpling recipe that can easily be altered for meat-eaters :
Plant Based Vegan Dumplings with Tamarind Ginger Sauce Recipe courtesy of Bren Herrera
Ingredients:
- Olive oil
- 1 pound plant based beef
- ½ head napa cabbage, shredded
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 1 medium spanish onion, finely chopped
- 3 scallions, rough chop, additional for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- ½ cup sodium-free soy sauce
- Pinch crushed red pepper
- Salt for seasoning
- Pepper for seasoning
- 1 package vegan dumpling wrappers
- Vegan egg wash
Tamarind Ginger Sauce
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- ½ cup sodium-free soy sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Salt optional
If you want to see how Chef Bren puts this meal together, check out the video below:
You can catch Chef Bren in her CULTURE KITCHEN every Saturday on CLEO TV at 9 p.m. ET/8C. Check your local listings for more time zones.
Are you going to try this recipe? Leave a comment to let us know how it turns out! Don’t forget to follow Chef Bren on Instagram >>>here<<< to let her know what you thought about these dumplings.
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