Ingredients

1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
cooking spray
4 cups diced shiitake mushroom caps ( about 3/4 pound )
4 cups finely chopped green cabbage
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 tablespoons mirin ( sweet rice wine )
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dark sesame oil
3 garlic cloves , minced
24 lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons peanut oil , divided
Vegetarian Gyoza is a tasty dish of Japanese origin. It consists of a crescent-shaped dumpling filled with various kinds of vegetables, usually cabbage and shiitake mushrooms. The dish is then steamed, boiled, or pan-fried to perfection and is usually served with a dipping sauce made with rice vinegar and soy sauce. Some people also like to add a bit of spice to their dipping sauce by adding crushed red pepper flakes or Sriracha. Vegetarian Gyoza is a great option for vegetarians or for people who are looking to eat healthier. It is a delicious and filling appetizer that is sure to impress your guests. Plus, making your own gyoza is a fun and rewarding experience that will leave you with a sense of accomplishment.

Instructions

1.Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl to make the dipping sauce and set aside.
2.Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Coat pan with cooking spray.
4.Add mushrooms to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates.
5.Add cabbage, 2 tablespoons green onions, and next 6 ingredients (through garlic); sauté 5 minutes or until cabbage wilts, stirring frequently.
6.Remove from heat; cool.
7.Working with 1 gyoza skin at a time (cover remaining skins to prevent drying), spoon about 1 tablespoon cabbage mixture into center of each skin.
8.Moisten edges of skin with water; bring 2 opposite corners together, pinching points to seal.
9.Bring remaining 2 corners to center, pinching points to seal.
10.Pinch 4 edges together to seal in filling.
11.Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
12.Coat pan with 1 tablespoon oil.
13.Arrange 12 gyoza in pan; cook 2 1/2 minutes or until browned on bottom.
14.Carefully add 1/2 cup water to pan; cover and cook 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
15.Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 12 gyoza, and 1/2 cup water.
16.Serve with the dipping sauce.

PROS

Vegetarian Gyoza are a delicious option for vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.
They are packed with mushroom and cabbage goodness and seasoned with just the right amount of ginger and garlic.

CONS

Some people may find these gyoza a bit time-consuming to make.

Also, they can be high in sodium if soy sauce is not used in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These gyoza are packed with veggies, so they are loaded with nutrients like vitamins B and D, potassium, selenium, and antioxidants which are good for overall health.
The shiitake mushroom in this recipe has been linked with anti-aging benefits, while the ginger and garlic have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting benefits.

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