Homemade Gyoza Wrappers (Vegan Dumpling Skins Recipe)
Make fresh gyoza wrappers at home with just flour, water, and salt. These vegan dumpling skins are soft, elastic, and perfect for pleating and pan-frying.
Servings: 30 wrappers
Calories: 36kcal
Equipment
- 1 Rolling Pin small
- cling film
- Mixing bowls
- Dough cutter (or knife)
Ingredients
- 150 g bread flour
- 150 g all purpose flour (plain flour)
- 1 large pinch good quality sea salt (such as Maldon)
- 150 ml of just boiled water (have a touch more to hand if needed)
Instructions
- Sieve the flour into a mixing bowl and sprinkle over the salt.
- Gradually add the boiling water, mixing with a spatula until the dough looks shaggy.
- Once cool enough to handle, knead the dough in the bowl until it comes together.
- Transfer to a work surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and pliable. If sticky, dust with a little flour; if dry, add a splash of water.
- Shape the dough into a log and cut in half.
- Roll each half into a rope about 1 inch thick and 12 inches long. Wrap in cling film and rest for 30 minutes.
- Cut each rope into quarters, then cut each quarter into 4 equal pieces to make 16. Keep the dough pieces covered so they do not dry out while you work.
- Working with one piece at a time, roll it into a ball and flatten slightly with your hand. Dust both sides with cornstarch.
- Roll out from the centre with a rolling pin to about 1 mm thick, turning often to keep the shape even.
- Use a 3.5–4 inch cookie cutter to cut a clean circle. Dust the skin lightly with cornstarch on both sides.
- Stack the finished skins under an inverted bowl or damp cloth until ready to use, and continue with the rest.
Notes
- Use the dough quantities as written; adding extra water can make the skins weak and sticky. The dough should feel firm and pliable, not tacky.
- For filling and folding instructions, see our Veggie Gyoza recipe.
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Gyoza are perfect served with:
- Any of our favorite vegan Japanese rice dishes
- Alongside vegan yaki udon
- With a bowl of rice and other sides like sticky tofu or miso eggplant
Nutrition
Serving: 1 wrapper | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg
