Volume V
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steaming is the most widely used cooking method in East Asia and one of the gentlest anywhere: food stays moist, needs little oil, and turns out soft. Dumplings, buns and steamed tofu are also ideal for sharing at a table.
| No. | Recipe | Region | Best season | kcal | Protein (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.01 | Cabbage, Tofu & Ginger Jiaozi | Chinese | All year | 261 | 12.5 |
| 3.02 | Himalayan Vegetable Momos with Paneer | Himalayan | Vata season (autumn – early winter), All year | 284 | 11.5 |
| 3.03 | Steamed Milk Buns (Mantou) | Chinese | All year | 108 | 3.5 |
| 3.04 | Steamed Silken Tofu with Ginger–Soy Dressing | Chinese | All year | 73 | 5.2 |
| 3.05 | Steamed Tofu Custard (Egg-free Chawanmushi) | Japanese | All year | 99 | 6.3 |
| 3.06 | Steamed Kabocha with Black Sesame | Japanese | Vata season (autumn – early winter) | 77 | 2.6 |
| 3.07 | Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf (Lo Mai Gai, Vegetarian) | Chinese | Vata season (autumn – early winter) | 445 | 15.5 |
| 3.08 | Steamed Rice-Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun) with Sweet Soy | Chinese | All year | 171 | 3.1 |
- Vol V · 3.01
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Cabbage, Tofu & Ginger Jiaozi
Inspired by Northern Chinese jiaozi
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Nut-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
261 kcal12.5 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 3.02
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Himalayan Vegetable Momos with Paneer
Inspired by Tibetan/Nepali momo
EasternHimalayanVata seasonAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
284 kcal11.5 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 3.03
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Milk Buns (Mantou)
Inspired by Mantou
EasternChineseAll year- Nut-free
- Soy-free
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
108 kcal3.5 g proteinFluffy, softView recipe → - Vol V · 3.04
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Silken Tofu with Ginger–Soy Dressing
Inspired by Cantonese steamed tofu
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
73 kcal5.2 g proteinVery softView recipe → - Vol V · 3.05
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Tofu Custard (Egg-free Chawanmushi)
Inspired by Chawanmushi
EasternJapaneseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
99 kcal6.3 g proteinSilkyView recipe → - Vol V · 3.06
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Kabocha with Black Sesame
Inspired by Kabocha no gomaae
EasternJapaneseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
77 kcal2.6 g proteinSoftView recipe → - Vol V · 3.07
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Sticky Rice in Lotus Leaf (Lo Mai Gai, Vegetarian)
Inspired by Dim-sum lo mai gai
EasternChineseVata season- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
445 kcal15.5 g proteinSoft, stickyView recipe → - Vol V · 3.08
Dumplings, Buns & Steamed Dishes
Steamed Rice-Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun) with Sweet Soy
Inspired by Cheung fun
EasternChineseAll year- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Gluten-free with tamari
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
171 kcal3.1 g proteinVery soft, silkyView recipe →