Vegetarian Steamed Gyoza with Tofu and Cabbage

Name: Vegetarian Steamed Gyoza with Tofu and Cabbage
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: ¼ Cabbage (250 g); ½ tsp Salt; 1 block Frozen Tofu ((350 g, 12.3 oz)); 1 Egg; 1 Tbsp Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce; 25 sheets Gyoza Wrappers; Dipping sauce of your choice

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Are you looking for a tasty dumpling recipe? Try these Vegetarian Steamed Gyoza filled with tofu and cabbage. They’re delicious, nutritious, and oil-free!

Looking for more gyoza recipes? Try my Vegetable Gyoza or Rice Age Gyoza!

I’ll walk you through the ingredients and step-by-step instructions. I hope you enjoy it!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These steamed gyoza are an easy and delicious side dish.
This recipe is perfect for those avoiding oil.
They have an authentic appearance, but the recipe is quite simple.

Gyoza

Gyoza is a Japanese dumpling typically filled with a mixture of ground meat and vegetables, wrapped in a thin dough wrapper, and then pan-fried. It’s a popular comfort food in Japanese cooking and is often served as an appetizer or side dish.

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Steamed Gyoza:

Gyoza Wrappers: Thin sheets of dough to wrap the filling. They can be found in the refrigerated section of Japanese or Asian grocery stores.
Frozen Tofu: Freezing tofu removes moisture and gives it a meat-like texture. To prepare it, place tofu in the freezer the day before. Both firm and silky tofu work well for this recipe.
Green Cabbage is the standard for making gyoza, but you can also use napa cabbage and chives for added flavor and texture.
Egg helps bind the filling ingredients together.
Garlic Ginger Soy Sauce: This homemade sauce consists of minced garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. It’s a versatile blend that enhances the flavor of any savory dish.

Bamboo Steamer (Seiro Steamer)

A bamboo steamer is an Asian cooking tool made of stacked bamboo baskets with a lid. Ingredients are placed inside the steamer and then set over a pot of boiling water. The steam from the boiling water cooks the ingredients gently and evenly.

*If you don’t have a bamboo steamer, other types of steamers work fine as well.

How To Make Steamed Gyoza: STEP BY STEP

Here are some quick visual instructions! For the video and all the detailed ingredients and instructions, you can go to the printable recipe card below.

Step 1

Thaw the frozen tofu and remove the excess water.

Step 2

Chop the cabbage and mix with salt, then remove the excess water.

Step 3

Combine the tofu, cabbage, egg, and garlic ginger soy sauce to make the filling.

Step 4

Wrap the filling with gyoza wrappers.

Step 5

Prepare a bamboo steamer and place the gyoza on cabbage leaves.

Step 6

Place the bamboo steamer in a boiling pot and steam for 10 minutes.

Serve with a dipping sauce, and savor their tender texture while they’re fresh and hot!

Recipe Tips

If the filling is too wet, it may tear the wrappers during wrapping. Be sure to drain the water thoroughly using paper towels.
If the filling is too loose, you can thicken it by incorporating potato starch.
To prevent burning, make sure the bamboo steamer is entirely wet. Check out additional bamboo steamer tips in the Steamed Vegetable recipe.

Dipping Sauce

Here are some simple dipping sauce suggestions:

Soy sauce with a splash of rice vinegar and a dash of chili oil.
Soy sauce mixed with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Keep it simple with just plain soy sauce.

Your Questions Answered

Can I freeze the gyoza?

Yes, you can freeze uncooked gyoza on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Steam directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the cooking time.

How do I prevent gyoza from sticking?

Use cabbage leaves or parchment paper in the steamer, and ensure the gyoza don’t touch each other while steaming.

Can I pan-fry the gyoza instead of steaming?

Absolutely! Pan-fry them until the bottoms are golden brown, then add water, cover, and steam until cooked through.

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Vegetarian Steamed Gyoza with Tofu and Cabbage

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Prep: 30

Cook: 10

Total: 40

Servings: pieces

Author: Juri Austin

Are you looking for a tasty dumpling recipe? Try these Vegetarian Steamed Gyoza filled with tofu and cabbage. They're delicious, nutritious, and oil-free!

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Equipment

Food processor
Bamboo Steamer 21cm, (8.3 inches)
Steamer Ring
Pot

Ingredients

Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Finely chop the cabbage in a food processor. Transfer it to a bowl, mix with salt, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Thaw the frozen tofu. Wrap the chopped cabbage and tofu separately in paper towels and squeeze out excess water.
Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the drained cabbage and tofu. Add the egg, garlic ginger soy sauce. Mix everything well until thoroughly combined.
Wrap the Gyoza: Place a gyoza wrapper on your palm. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Place 1-2 teaspoons of the filling in the center of the wrapper. Pinch the edges together to seal.
Prepare the Bamboo Steamer: Wet the bamboo steamer with water. Place a layer of cabbage leaves at the bottom to prevent sticking. Arrange the gyoza on top of the cabbage leaves.
Steam the Gyoza: Fill a pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil. Place a steamer ring on the pot and set the bamboo steamer on top. Steam the gyoza over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Serve: Place the bamboo steamer on a large plate and serve with your preferred dipping sauce.

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Notes

If the filling is too wet, it may tear the wrappers during wrapping. Be sure to drain the water thoroughly using paper towels.
If the filling is too loose, you can thicken it by incorporating potato starch.
To prevent burning, make sure the bamboo steamer is entirely wet. Check out additional bamboo steamer tips in the Steamed Vegetable recipe.