Lemongrass Gyoza (Pot Stickers/Dumplings)

Ingredients

• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, chopped
• 1/3 cup miso soup
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 12 ounces tempeh, crumbled
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 ounces cellophane noodles, cooked (optional)
• 2 scallions, chopped
• 1 lb dumpling wrappers

Directions

1. 1

   Heat wok and stir-fry lemongrass, garlic, and ginger in a bit of oil for one minute. Throw in onion and miso soup and simmer for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add carrot, bean sprouts, red bell pepper, and tempeh and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking.

3. 3

   Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and maple syrup. Stir, then add cellophane noodles and mix thoroughly to coat.

4. 4

   Add scallions and cook for one minute.

5. 5

   Place about 1 tbsp of mixture into each wrapper, moisten edges (using soymilk or egg substitute works better than water), and seal.

6. 6

   Steam for about 3 minutes.