Vegetable Dumpling Soup

Vegetarianism may be in vogue or having a resurgence in England, but it is an ancient tradition among many Hong Kong families of the Buddhist or Taoist faith. A popular Sunday outing for such families is to visit one of the many temples in the New Territories. There, both mundane and spiritual needs may be satisfied; in the temple grounds there is usually a restaurant serving vegetarian fare. The vegetables themselves come fresh, preserved, and dried – and they are often served in remarkabl