Originating in China and adapted to Japan, gyoza are Japanese pan-fried dumplings that, unlike dumplings,
have a thin skin that gives them a crispy texture. Another difference is that they contain a higher percentage
of vegetables and a lower percentage of meat, such as pork. Vegetable dumplings take it a step further by using
only vegetables in the filling and adding ingredients like mushrooms to add flavor. The beef is typically denser
and less watery, and the healthy ingredients and texture of the dumpling skin make them satisfying even for non-vegetarians.
Dumpling Soup for a Family Meal
This dumpling soup starts with stir-frying vegetable oil, nuts, and sesame oil, and is healthy and nutritious,
and can be made spicy with chili oil if desired. It’s an ideal family meal, great for kids, and simple enough to make quickly.
Ingredients for dumpling soup and how to make it
The ingredients needed to make dumpling soup are sesame oil, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, tamari, garlic,
chicken, stock, frozen dumplings, vegetables, carrots, spinach, and you can add or substitute your favorite vegetables.
To make dumpling soup, add some sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger, then add stock, carrots, green onions,
and soy sauce to make the soup base. Then add frozen dumplings, bring the soup to a boil, turn off the heat, stir in
the spinach, and you’re done.