Gyoza dipping sauce and cucumber salad

Name: Gyoza dipping sauce and cucumber salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 parts soy sauce; 1 part rice vinegar; Sesame seeds; Gyozas; 1 cucumber; Sesame oil; Soy sauce; Rice vinegar; Sesame seeds; Frozen bao buns

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If you are wondering what to serve alongside gyozas, I have two very simple ideas for you: a soy and rice vinegar dipping sauce, and an Asian-style cucumber salad. I love pairing them because the sauce delivers that salty, tangy kick, while the cucumber refreshes your palate between bites. It makes a wonderful accompaniment for gyozas that works just as well for lunch as it does for dinner for two.

For the gyoza sauce, I use two parts soy sauce to one part rice vinegar, plus a pinch of sesame seeds. The salad is made with cucumber, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds: just a handful of ingredients that also make a great light starter or a side for steamed bao buns.

If you enjoy fresh accompaniments, I recommend my Tzatziki sauce and my Yogurt lime sauce to switch up your everyday meals.

Prep: 10 minCook: 12 minServes: 2

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Ingredients

2 parts soy sauce
1 part rice vinegar
Sesame seeds
Gyozas

Ingredients

1 cucumber
Sesame oil
Soy sauce
Rice vinegar
Sesame seeds
Frozen bao buns

Step by step

1In a frying pan brushed with sesame oil, place the gyozas.
2When the bottoms start to turn golden, add half a glass of water, cover, and steam until the water evaporates.
3Uncover, drizzle with a touch of sesame oil, and cook until the bottoms are nicely crisp.
4In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients.
5Serve the gyozas alongside the dipping sauce.
6Now we can enjoy our GYOZA DIPPING SAUCE

1Peel the cucumber and slice it very thinly using a mandoline.
2Transfer it to a bowl and dress with a drizzle of sesame oil, a dash of soy sauce, and a splash of rice vinegar.
3Add a crunchy touch with sesame seeds, toss gently, and let it sit for a few minutes.
4Meanwhile, heat each bao bun inside a paper bag in the microwave for 40 seconds. If you want to heat two baos at once, simply increase the cooking time to 70 seconds.
5Once ready, serve on a plate alongside the cucumber salad.
6Now we can enjoy our CUCUMBER SALAD

Tips and tricks

What goes into the cucumber salad to accompany bao buns?

Frequently asked questions

What is the ratio of soy sauce to vinegar for the gyoza dipping sauce?

I use two parts soy sauce to one part rice vinegar, topped with sesame seeds. For instance, you can mix two tablespoons of soy sauce with one tablespoon of vinegar, give it a taste, and adjust the acidity to your liking.

Can I prepare the dipping sauce and cucumber salad in advance?

You can keep the sauce ready in an airtight container in the fridge. To keep the cucumber crisp, store the dressing separately and toss it right before serving.

How can I make this gyoza side gluten-free?

Swap the regular soy sauce for certified gluten-free tamari, both in the dipping sauce and in the salad, and check the rest of your ingredient labels. If you need the entire meal to be gluten-free, the gyozas must be as well, since their wrappers are typically made with wheat flour.