Keto Japanese Gyoza

One of the most popular Japanese side dishes is gyozas, also known as 'potstickers' in some parts of the world. Gyoza is a pastry filled with meat, vegetables, and Asian condiments like soy sauce, sesame oil, etc. They are pan-fried and then steamed until the meat is cooked, leaving you with a super soft dumpling with a juicy and delicious filling. Luckily, we have the BEST Keto version of this famous dish.

What ingredients make up these Keto gyozas?

Traditional gyozas use wrappers made from wheat, which are very high in carbs. This low-carb version uses a very unconventional ingredient, turnip. Use a large red turnip or daikon, peel it, and slice it thinly with a mandolin. The stuffing is added to one side of the turnip slice, then folded to look like a closed mini taco. The gyozas are fried on one side until golden, flipped, then steamed until cooked. The filling consists of ground chicken, cabbage, spring onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and a couple more condiments. This Asian side dish is super tasty and indulgent; no one would guess it's Keto-friendly.

What meat can you use for the filling?

Traditionally, gyozas are prepared using ground pork; however, we have used ground chicken for this Keto gyoza recipe. You can use ground pork or turkey; make sure that the meat has at least 20% fat for succulent gyozas. For a vegetarian version, you can omit the meat and double the amount of veggies or add soy crumbles or cooked mushrooms.

What can you serve these Keto dumplings with?

These Keto dumplings are phenomenal on their own and pair well with various sides. Try pairing this meal with one of Carb Manager's Keto Japanese recipes. We recommend this Keto salmon onigiri recipe.