Soy-Free Vegetarian Gyoza

Delight your taste buds with these Soy-Free Vegetarian Gyoza, a plant-based twist on a classic Japanese favorite. Perfectly seasoned with a vibrant medley of cabbage, carrots, green onions, garlic, and fresh ginger, this recipe skips the soy but keeps all the flavor. Wrapped in crispy-bottomed, tender gyoza wrappers and lightly steamed to perfection, these dumplings are a satisfying appetizer or main dish for soy-sensitive and vegetarian eaters alike. Quick to prepare in under an hour, they pair beautifully with a custom dipping sauce made from rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of chili. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, these homemade gyoza promise crowd-pleasing results every time!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups, finely chopped Cabbage
• 1 medium, grated Carrot
• 3 stalks, finely chopped Green onions
• 2 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1 teaspoon, grated Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
• 2 teaspoons Rice vinegar
• 30 pieces (ensure soy-free) Gyoza wrappers
• 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (e.g., vegetable oil)
• 0.25 cup (for steaming) Water

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cabbage, grated carrot, chopped green onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

Step 2

Season the vegetable mixture with sesame oil, salt, pepper, and rice vinegar. Mix thoroughly to combine.

Step 3

Prepare a clean surface to assemble the gyoza. Place one gyoza wrapper flat on your surface, and add about 1 teaspoon of the vegetable filling in the center.

Step 4

Lightly dampen the edges of the wrapper with water using your finger or a small brush. Fold the wrapper in half over the filling to form a semi-circle, pressing the edges tightly to seal. Pleat the edges for a classic gyoza look, or simply press firmly if preferred.

Step 5

Repeat this process until all the wrappers are filled and sealed.

Step 6

Heat 1 tablespoon of neutral oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the gyoza in a single layer, flat side down, ensuring they don’t touch each other. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.

Step 7

Carefully add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the skillet and immediately cover with a lid to steam the gyoza. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, or until the wrappers become translucent and the filling is tender.

Step 8

Remove the lid and let any remaining water evaporate. Add an additional tablespoon of oil if needed, and cook for another minute to re-crisp the bottoms of the gyoza.

Step 9

Repeat the cooking process for the remaining gyoza, working in batches if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the gyoza hot with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as a mixture of rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(559.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	909.9

Total Fat 46.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2008.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 19.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175.0mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 681.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 47.1%