Weekly Buddhist Diet: Shepherd’s Purse and Tofu Dumplings

Weekly Buddhist Diet: Shepherd’s Purse and Tofu Dumplings

Third week of September 2026

Summary:

Shepherd’s Purse and Tofu Dumplings feature a fresh green filling with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and carrot. Brief blanching softens the greens while preserving their distinctive aroma.

Shepherd’s purse contributes dietary fiber and micronutrients, tofu supplies plant-based protein, and boiling keeps added oil modest.

Ingredients:

· Dumpling wrappers 30
· Fresh shepherd’s purse 350 g
· Firm tofu 220 g
· Fresh shiitake mushrooms 120 g
· Carrot 50 g
· Light soy sauce 1 tbsp
· Sesame oil 1 tsp
· White pepper a pinch
· Salt to taste
· Cornstarch 1 tsp

Instructions:

1. Wash the greens
Pick over the shepherd’s purse and rinse repeatedly to remove soil.2. Blanch
Blanch for about 20 seconds, cool, squeeze dry, and chop.

3. Prepare the filling
Crumble the tofu; sauté diced mushrooms and carrot and cool.

4. Season
Combine everything with the seasonings and mix evenly.

5. Shape
Fill, fold, and seal the dumplings firmly.

6. Boil
Cook until floating and translucent, then continue for 1 minute.

7. Serve
Drain and serve hot with rice vinegar and soy sauce if desired.

Plant-Based Wellness Tip

Wash the greens carefully because soil can hide among the leaves. Blanch briefly and squeeze dry. Buy edible shepherd’s purse from a reliable source rather than gathering unidentified wild greens.

Eat healthy, enjoy plant-based meals every week!