Vegetable Gyoza (Vegan/Vegetarian)

Name: Vegetable Gyoza (Vegan/Vegetarian)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 80
Ingredients: For the Filling:; 1 package extra firm tofu (12 oz, 340 g); 2 leaves cabbage (5 oz, 142 g); ⅛ head red cabbage (3.5 oz, 100 g); 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for the cabbage); 2 inches carrot (2 oz, 57 g); ½ onion (3 oz, 85 g); 2 green onions/scallions (1.6 oz, 44 g); 4 king oyster mushrooms (eringi) (5 oz, 142 g); 2 shiitake mushrooms (1.75 oz, 50 g); 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp ginger (grated, with juice; from 1-inch, 2.5-cm knob); 2 Tbsp potato starch or cornstarch; For the Seasonings:; 2 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp miso (I recommend awase or red miso, as they have a bolder flavor than white miso); 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ⅛ tsp white pepper powder; For Folding the Gyoza:; 80 gyoza wrappers (approximately; buy 2 packages of Myojo brand gyoza wrappers (52 wrappers per package); or make Homemade Gyoza Wrappers); water (to fold and seal the wrappers); For Frying:; neutral oil (1 Tbsp per batch); water (¼ cup, 60 ml per batch); toasted sesame oil (1 tsp per batch); For the Dipping Sauce:; rice vinegar (unseasoned) (1 Tbsp per person); soy sauce (1 Tbsp per person); la-yu (Japanese chili oil) (optional; ⅛ tsp per person; you can make myHomemade La-yu)

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

This vegan/vegetarian recipe for vegetable gyoza features a flavorful filling of tofu, cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, onion, and various seasonings. The gyoza wrappers are folded and sealed and then fried to perfection, resulting in a delicious appetizer or main dish. Enjoy with a simple dipping sauce for a delightful meal.