gyozamade by Eda

gyoza

crisp-bottomed, hand-pleated

hot flash cook

Hot Flash Cook Gyoza

serves 4

ingredients

  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour + ½ cup all-purpose flour
    blood sugar & pre-diabetestired & low energy
  • ¾ cup boiling water
  • ½ lb ground pork (or ¼ lb pork + ¼ lb shrimp, minced)
  • 2 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped
    hot flashes & night sweats
  • 2 green onions, minced
  • 1 tbsp coconut aminos
    blood sugar & pre-diabetes
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
    hot flashes & night sweats
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (for pan-frying)
    heart health
  • ¼ cup water (for steaming)
  • Coconut aminos for dipping

method

  1. Make dough: mix whole wheat and all-purpose flours with boiling water until shaggy; knead until smooth, rest 20 min.
  2. Roll dough into a log, cut into 24 pieces; roll each into a 3-inch circle.
  3. Mix pork (or pork + shrimp), cabbage, green onion, coconut aminos, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic.
  4. Place 1 tbsp filling in center of each wrapper; fold into half-moon, crimp edges firmly.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; arrange gyoza flat-side down.
  6. Pan-fry 2–3 min until golden; add water, cover, and steam 5 min until tender.
  7. Uncover and fry 1 min more to crisp the bottom.
  8. Serve hot with coconut aminos for dipping.

the swaps that make it work

All-purpose flour
Whole wheat flour (50% of dough)
Adds fiber and stabilizes blood sugar without losing the tender texture gyoza needs.
blood sugar & pre-diabetestired & low energy
Soy sauce
Coconut aminos
Slightly lower sodium and glycemic index; cleaner umami flavor.
blood sugar & pre-diabetes
Neutral oil
Extra-virgin olive oil
Polyphenol-rich oil supports heart health and reduces inflammation.
heart health
All pork
Pork + shrimp blend (optional)
Shrimp adds lean protein and selenium for mood and thyroid support; reduces saturated fat.
muscle lossmood swings

nutrition per serving

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Calories
285 kcal14% DV
Protein
13 g26% DV
Fiber
4 g16% DV
Saturated fat
3 g15% DV
Added sugar
0 g0% DV
Sodium
380 mg16% DV

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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.