Yasai Gyoza (野菜餃子)
Japan
Traditional Japanese gyoza dumplings with a fragrant vegetable filling of cabbage, scallion, ginger, and garlic. The dumplings are first pan‑fried to a golden crust, then steamed under a lid to become tender and juicy. Served with a simple soy‑sauce and rice‑vinegar dip.
Ingredients
- 150 g wheat flour
- 85 ml hot water
- 300 g cabbage
- 30 g shallot
- 1 piece ginger
- 1 piece garlic
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- to taste pepper
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 3 tsp vegetable oil
- 240 ml water
Steps
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In a large bowl, add wheat flour, add hot water and mix until homogeneous.
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Knead the dough by hand, form a ball and knead for 2–3 minutes until elastic.
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Wrap the dough in plastic film and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Finely shred the cabbage, add 0.25 tsp salt, let sit for 5–6 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture with a clean kitchen towel.
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Finely shred the scallion, peel and grate the ginger and garlic.
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Combine cabbage, scallion, ginger, garlic, add soy sauce, salt, sesame oil, pepper and sugar; mix well.
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After the dough rests, roll it into a log about 20 cm long, cut into 20 pieces about 1 cm each, dust with flour.
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Shape each piece into a circle 5–6 cm in diameter, then roll out to a thin circle about 9 cm diameter.
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Place 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each circle, pinch the edges, and form a crescent with five small vertical pleats.
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Heat 1 tsp vegetable oil in a pan, place the dumplings with pleats up and fry over medium heat until a golden‑brown crust forms.
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Pour in 1 cup of boiling water, cover immediately and steam for 6–7 minutes.
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Remove the lid, increase heat, let the liquid evaporate, add the remaining 2 tsp vegetable oil and fry until crisp.
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Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce and rice vinegar; serve the dumplings with the sauce for dipping.
FAQ
What is Yasai Gyoza?
Yasai Gyoza (野菜餃子) are traditional Japanese pan-fried and steamed dumplings filled with a savory mixture of vegetables like cabbage, scallions, ginger, and garlic.
Can I make Yasai Gyoza ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the filling and wrap the dumplings in advance. Uncooked gyoza can be frozen and cooked directly from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cooking time.
What dipping sauce pairs well with Yasai Gyoza?
A simple dipping sauce made from soy sauce and rice vinegar is traditional and highly recommended to complement the flavors of Yasai Gyoza.
Are Yasai Gyoza suitable for vegans?
Yes, Yasai Gyoza are inherently vegan as they are filled with vegetables and typically use a simple flour and water wrapper. Ensure your soy sauce is vegan-friendly.
How can I make the gyoza wrappers if I can't find them?
You can make gyoza wrappers from scratch using wheat flour and hot water, rolling them thinly. Our AI assistant can guide you through the process and suggest ingredient substitutions.