Viral dumpling salad

Name: Dumpling salad recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 40.00 ml vegetable oil; 12 dumplings of choice (we used Bibigo Mandu Vegetable Dumplings); 20.00 ml toasted sesame seeds; Fried shallots (optional), to serve; Crispy chilli oil, to drizzle (optional); Lime wedges, to serve; 1/4 green cabbage, thinly shredded; 1/4 red cabbage, thinly shredded; 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced; 1 bunch asparagus, thinly sliced on the diagonal; 125g sugar snap peas, left whole or split open; 1/2 bunch coriander, leaves picked; 1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked; 60ml rice vinegar; 40.00 ml lime juice; 20.00 ml sesame oil; 20.00 ml runny honey; 20.00 ml soy sauce; 1 tsp grated fresh ginger

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by Phoebe Hird

Aug 19, 2025

This salad, inspired by a recipe that has since gone viral across the internet, features the convenience of store-bought dumplings paired with a medley of fresh, crunchy vegetables and drizzled with a tangy ginger dressing. It offers a delightful balance of taste and texture, making it a perfect choice for a light yet satisfying meal.

2 tbs vegetable oil
12 dumplings of choice (we used Bibigo Mandu Vegetable Dumplings)
1 tbs toasted sesame seeds
Fried shallots (optional), to serve
Crispy chilli oil, to drizzle (optional)
Lime wedges, to serve

Slaw

1/4 green cabbage, thinly shredded
1/4 red cabbage, thinly shredded
1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
1 bunch asparagus, thinly sliced on the diagonal
125g sugar snap peas, left whole or split open
1/2 bunch coriander, leaves picked
1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked

Dressing

1/4 cup (60ml) rice vinegar
2 tbs lime juice
1 tbs sesame oil
1 tbs runny honey
1 tbs soy sauce
1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Method

1.

For the slaw, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl.
2.

For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a jar, close the lid and shake until well combined.
3.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frypan over medium heat. Add dumplings in a single layer, flat-side down, and cook without disturbing, for 3-4 minutes, until the bottoms are golden and crispy. Carefully add a splash of water to the pan, cover, and steam for a further 3-4 minutes, until the dumplings are cooked through. Remove the lid and cook for a further 1-2 minutes, to let them crisp up again. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4.

Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss well to coat. Arrange the crispy dumplings on top of the slaw. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and shallots, if using. Drizzle with crispy chilli oil, if using, and serve with lime wedges.