Whether enjoyed as a side or part of a main meal, gyozas are a versatile addition to any weeknight meal. itsu’s restaurant-quality, Japanese-style dumplings are easy to prepare and can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. These little parcels of joy are packed with Asian-inspired flavours, with fillings ranging from vegetables and chicken to prawns and pork, all wrapped in delicate pastry.
Gyoza can also be part of a healthy, balanced diet. As with any meal, nutrition comes down to the ingredients, portion size, and how it's prepared. Steaming gyoza rather than frying them and serving them alongside a medley of vegetables, greens and nourishing broths can help create a health[ier] meal.
how many calories are in gyoza?
The number of calories in gyoza varies depending on the filling and recipe.
For example, itsu chicken gyoza contain 31 calories per gyoza, while itsu sizzling pork gyoza contain 44 calories per gyoza. itsu vegetable fusion gyoza contain 187 calories per eight gyoza.
what makes gyoza part of a balanced meal?
One of the easiest ways to create a more balanced gyoza meal is to combine them with a mix of ingredients:
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Vegetables: pak choi, broccoli, spinach, green beans, cucumber and carrots
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Protein: tofu, edamame, egg, chicken or prawns
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Carbohydrates: rice, noodles or wholegrain rice
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Flavour: miso, ginger, chilli, lime, garlic and fresh herbs
Gyoza are easy to enjoy in different ways, whether added to a warming soup, served with noodles and greens or paired with a fresh salad.
Here are some of our favourite ways to enjoy them.
5-minute gyoza miso soup
For a quick and simple meal, 5-minute gyoza miso soup combines four itsu vegetable fusion gyoza with miso soup and pak choi. The recipe takes just two minutes to prep and three minutes to cook. It's an easy option when you’re looking for a quick, simple and satisfying meal. Steam the gyoza and vegetables, then add them to a bowl with miso and hot water. Finish with fresh herbs, sliced chilli or a little chilli oil.
gyoza’green smashed salad
Our gyoza’green smashed salad combines eight vegetable fusion gyoza with green beans and baby cucumbers, finished with a miso, lime and sesame dressing. It takes just five minutes to prep and 10–15 minutes to cook. The crunchy vegetables bring freshness and texture, while the gyoza make the salad more satisfying.
miso ramen, gyoza & greens
For something more substantial, miso ramen, gyoza & greens pairs vegetable fusion gyoza with rice’noodles, broccoli, courgette, carrot, edamame and tofu in a miso broth. With gyoza, tofu and edamame for a protein boost, and plenty of colourful veg, it’s a nourishing bowl that’s full of flavour.
veg gyoza with chilli sauce
For a quick and flavour-packed dish, veg gyoza with chilli sauce brings together itsu vegetable fusion gyoza with spring onion, garlic, gochugaru, sesame seeds, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Ready in just 12 minutes, it’s an easy way to turn delicious dumplings into a spicy, savoury bowl with plenty of flavour.
speedy laksa with king prawn gyoza
For something with a little more spice, try speedy laksa with king prawn gyoza. This 15-minute recipe combines itsu king prawn gyoza with laksa paste, coconut milk, spinach, lime, bean sprouts, itsu crispy’chilli oil and fresh coriander. The prawns provide protein, while spinach and bean sprouts add vegetables and freshness.
make gyoza part of a health[ier] midweek dinner
Gyoza are incredibly versatile, so there are plenty of ways to build a balanced midweek meal around them. Try steaming vegetable gyoza and serving them with stir-fried greens, or add chicken gyoza to a broth with pak choi and spinach. You can also use prawn gyoza in a fresh salad or add vegetable gyoza to a noodle bowl with tofu and edamame. For more inspiration, explore the full range of itsu gyoza recipes.