vegetable gyoza Recipe
i am a huge fan of any kind of vegetable dumplings - whether it be potstickers or gyoza (i am not sure of the difference). and i have a some really good ones in my day, but this is the first time i have ever made them myself.
alex and i decided to make these on new years eve while drinking a bottle of champagne. i am not sure it was such a good idea to do while drinking - but it made it a lot of fun.
these take some time to assemble - but this recipe makes a lot (about 40) and we froze the majority so they are ready to make when we want more.
the flavor was great - but i think i got tired near the end because i should have steamed them longer - some were a little chewy. but all in all - they were excellent and worth the labor.
vegetable gyoza
adapted from
alton brown
- 1/2 pound firm tofu (I used a half of a 14 oz package)
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup shredded Napa cabbage
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
- 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger (I used a microplane to make it into a paste)
- 4 cloves garlic (made into a paste with microplane)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp schezwan seasoning (optional)
- Bowl of water, plus additional water for steamer
- 35 to 40 small wonton wrappers
- Non-stick vegetable spray, for the steamer
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
Cut the tofu in half horizontally and lay between layers of paper towels. Place on a plate, top with another plate, and place a weight on top (a 14-ounce can of vegetables works well). Let stand 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, cut the tofu into 1/4-inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl. Add the carrots, cabbage, red pepper, scallions, ginger, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce, hoisin, sesame oil, egg, salt, schezwan seasoning, and pepper. Lightly stir to combine.
To form the dumplings, remove 1 wonton wrapper from the package, covering the others with a damp cloth. Brush the edges of the wrapper lightly with water. Place 1 teaspoon of the tofu mixture in the center of the wrapper. Shape as desired. Set on a sheet pan and cover with a damp cloth. Repeat procedure until all of the filling is gone.
Using a steaming apparatus of your choice, bring 1/4 to 1/2-inch of water to a simmer over medium heat. Spray the steamer's surface lightly with the non-stick vegetable spray to prevent sticking. Place as many dumplings as will fit into a steamer, without touching each other. Cover and steam for 10 to 12 minutes over medium heat. Remove the dumplings from the steamer to a heatproof platter and place in oven to keep warm. Repeat until all dumplings are cooked.
I also fried them in a pan with a bit of vegetable oil to make them crispy on the bottom. It only takes a few minutes and it makes them.
I served them with gyoza sauce (from Trader Joes).
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