Weekly Buddhist diet: Shiitake Mushroom and Cabbage Dumplings

Weekly Buddhist diet

3rd week of January 2025

Shiitake Mushroom and Cabbage Dumplings

Dish Features:

The rich aroma of shiitake mushrooms blends with the natural sweetness of cabbage, offering a delicious and classic vegetarian dumpling combination.

Ingredients:

Dumpling wrappers, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, carrots (chopped)

Minced ginger, salt, sesame oil, soy sauce (to taste).

Instructions:

Clean and dice the shiitake mushrooms. Blanch the cabbage, squeeze out excess water, and chop finely.

Mix the diced mushrooms, cabbage, and carrots together. Add minced ginger, salt, sesame oil, and soy sauce, and stir well to combine.

Wrap the mixture into dumpling wrappers and steam or boil until cooked.

Health Tip: Balanced Nutrition for Healthy Vegetarian Eating

Vegetarians should focus on maintaining a balanced diet to ensure adequate intake of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Protein Sources: Incorporate soy products (like tofu and soy milk), nuts, seeds, and whole grains, which are rich in plant-based protein.

Vitamin B12: Since plant-based foods contain little to no B12, vegetarians can obtain it from fortified foods (such as plant milk and nutritional yeast) or dietary supplements.

Iron and Zinc: Leafy greens (like spinach), legumes, and nuts are good sources of iron and zinc. Pairing them with vitamin C-rich foods (like lemons and oranges) helps enhance absorption.