I got inspired to write this recipe during my last pregnancy. I was so craving the gyoza I used to enjoy so often. It dawned on me that I could simply pick out the insides of the dumplings, leave the potsticker-dough behind, and maintain paleo-compliance. But that would be just plain rude table manners.
Here was my solution.
“Gyoza”
1 head cabbage shredded/chopped and steamed/sautéed. Toss with sesame oil, tamari (or soy sauce), pepper of choice, and sesame seeds. Set cabbage aside.
In a large bowl, mix together:
1 lb ground pork
3 green onions finely chopped
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp of peeled, grated, fresh ginger
1 egg beaten
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
salt and pepper to taste
Mix these ingredients together. Form meatballs. Sautée over med-high heat until done, or bake at 375 for 15 -20 min.
Sauce:
1 C chicken stock
4 tbsp arrowroot (or 2 tbsp cornstarch)
2 tbsp honey
4 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
2 tbsp white vinegar
1/2 tsp cayenne
Whisk sauce ingredients together. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer, stirring often until thick.
Serve over the bed of cabbage, drizzle the sauce over them, and garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
This looks delicious, I might just be trying this tonight!
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looks yummy! Another recipe I will need to try! thanks!!!
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thanks!! let me know what you think!!
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Made this last week and the kids and I loved it! We were eating the leftover meatballs all weekend. I didn’t have time for the sauce so I imagine it would have been even more delicious! Thanks Leigh, it’s a definite do-over for our family!
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Hi: these looks great! I think I see almond flour in the photos, but I don’t see it listed in the ingredients. Do you use almond meal in the recipe?
Thanks,
Barb
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Barb, you are right! I have used almond flour and not used it. It is not necessary unless you cannot get your meatballs to hold together. I think it depends on the brand of ground pork. Sometimes the meat seems really loose, then sometimes its thick enough on its own. If you need more of a binder, toss in 1/4 c of almond flour (per 1 lb of ground pork). Thanks for reading!
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This was fantastic, Leigh! We all loved it and the kids kept saying how DEEE-li-SHUS it was. I can’t get them to eat cabbage except when cleverly disguised, so they passed on that part, but I love sauteed cabbage, so I loved all of it. We will definitely be having this again!
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