Stuffed Vegetables

Siomay Bandung originates in the Javanese city of Bandung, hence its name. It is influenced by yong tau foo, a popular Hakka Chinese dish comprising vegetables stuffed with pork and shrimp. You can stuff just about any vegetable—from eggplant and mushrooms to potatoes and cabbage. Julia’s favorite is bitter melon, and I’ve put my own spin on this dish by using zucchini. If there’s a shrimp allergy or you simply don’t like shrimp, firm whitefish fillet like mackerel, cod, or