How to Make Tofu Vegetable Gyoza - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gyoza is a beloved dish in Japanese cuisine, often enjoyed as a delicious appetizer or main course. These delightful little dumplings are usually filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and vegetables, then wrapped in a thin dough and pan-fried to perfection. While traditional gyoza typically contains meat, this tofu vegetable gyoza recipe offers a tasty plant-based alternative that is just as satisfying and flavorful.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced cabbage
  • 1 cup diced zucchini
  • ½ cup sweet red pepper, diced
  • ½ cup diced scallion
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 (16 ounce) packages round wonton wrappers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 57 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 30 gyoza

  • Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3 to 5-pound weight on top; let compress for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
  • Crumble tofu into a bowl; add carrot, celery, cabbage, zucchini, red pepper, and scallion. Stir to combine. Add vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix filling well.
  • Separate and place wonton wrappers onto your work surface. Spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the filling onto the center of each wrapper. Use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten edges of wonton wrappers with water. Fold one side of the wrapper over the filling onto the opposite side to form crescent-shaped gyoza. Press edges together to seal.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place gyoza 1 inch apart in the skillet. Cook until light golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Increase heat to high. Add water to gradually cover the bottom of the skillet; cover immediately. Steam until water is evaporated and gyoza are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    559 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 922mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 92g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 243mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 404mg