Recipe: Perfect Basic Gyoza for Vegetarians

Basic Gyoza for Vegetarians. Gyoza (餃子) is the name for Japanese pan-fried dumplings. They are originally from China but evolved to suit Japanese taste. The classic Gyoza is typically made with pork and cabbage filling.

Basic Gyoza for Vegetarians This is our vegetarian family's recipe for basic gyoza. Gyozas are the Japanese version that are based on the Chinese dumplings. Gyozas are often smaller and have thicker skin than the potsticker wrappers. You can have Basic Gyoza for Vegetarians using 10 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Basic Gyoza for Vegetarians

1. It's 2 of leaves Cabbage.
2. Prepare 1 of Japanese leek.
3. It's 1 tbsp of Sesame oil.
4. Prepare 1/3 tsp of Salt.
5. It's 1/2 block of Firm tofu.
6. You need 2 tbsp of Katakuriko.
7. It's 1 tsp of Miso.
8. It's 15 of Gyoza skins.
9. You need 1 of Oil.
10. It's 2 tsp of Sesame oil.

These meatless dumplings are perfect for vegan dim sum. They are filled with hearty mushrooms and vegetables. Crispy pan-fried Vegan Gyoza (Jiaozi) are Japanese Vegetable Dumplings, also called Potstickers. They're made with simple Homemade Dumpling Wrappers that can be made gluten-free, then filled with healthy veggies, and steamed until tender.

Basic Gyoza for Vegetarians step by step

1. Thinly slice the cabbage. Thinly slice the cabbage stalk as well. Mince the Japanese leek. Use 1 stalk, including the green parts..
2. Place the firm tofu on a plate, microwave for 2 minutes, place a light weight on top, then drain. The thickness should reduce to 2/3 the original size..
3. Coat frying pan with sesame oil, heat, then sauté the cabbage..
4. Turn off heat when cabbage is tender, add the leeks, and mix. The leeks should cook from the residual heat until tender..
5. Break the tofu into the pan, add the miso, and taste. If it is to your liking, mix in the katakuriko..
6. Wrap in the gyoza wrappers, then arrange in the frying pan..
7. Pour in oil, and pan fry on high heat. When the underside of the gyoza starts to brown, fill the pan up to 1/3 the height of the gyoza with water. Reduce to low heat, cover with a lid, then steam-cook..
8. When the gyoza wrappers become translucent, remove the lid and turn up heat to high to cook off the water until the wrappers are nice and crisp..
9. Drizzle in sesame oil from the sides of the pan, then they are done. They are already seasoned, so serve them as they are..
10. You could also add Chinese chives or reconstituted dried shiitake mushrooms. Substituting the cabbage with Chinese cabbage is also tasty..

This recipe is pretty easy and includes an easy to follow step-by-step instruction + video. There are various ways to wrap gyoza, but I will introduce the basic one. Put water on the rim >> Put some water on your finger and trace the edge of the gyoza wrapper half way. Gyoza commonly uses pork but it can easily be replaced with crumbled firm tofu. Common flavours include ginger, garlic and chives.