A pristinely white, semicircular gyoza styled against a contrasting black plate, the golden-brown bottom of the dumplings are visible, suggesting a delightful crunch. A vibrant, citrusy yuzu sauce dots the plate, sprinkles of black sesame seeds and micro-greens add detail.

Celery Root Gyoza with Yuzu Dipping Sauce

Name: Celery Root Gyoza with Yuzu Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: celery root, 1 medium finely diced; scallions, 4 finely chopped; ginger, 1 inch grated; soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; potato starch, 1 tablespoon; vegan gyoza wrappers, 16; yuzu juice, 1/4 cup; soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons; agave nectar, 1 tablespoon; roasted black sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon; Micro-greens, for garnish

Category Appetizer

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: February 06, 2026

A fascinating merge of the rustic quality of celery root with the scintillating flavors of Japanese cuisine, this appetizer is a joyous play on textures and tastes. The star ingredient, celery root, is an earthy vegetable with a subtly sweet and nutty flavor, frequently embraced in winter dishes, providing a unique spin to our Japanese-inspired starters.

Ingredients (for 4)

Celery root - 1 medium - finely diced
Scallions - 4 - finely chopped
Ginger - 1 inch - grated
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
Potato starch - 1 tablespoon
Vegan gyoza wrappers - 16
Yuzu juice - 1/4 cup
Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
Agave nectar - 1 tablespoon
Roasted black sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon
Micro-greens - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🥬🔥

Sauté the finely diced celery root in a frying pan with 2 tablespoons of sesame oil until tender. Then add the finely chopped scallions, the grated ginger, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes before removing from heat. Let the mixture cool down.
Step 2 - 🥟💧👌

Wet the edges of a vegan gyoza wrapper, put a spoonful of the cooled celery root mixture in the center, and fold it over to create a semi-circle. Make sure to press the edges firmly to seal them tightly. Follow this process until all gyoza wrappers are filled.
Step 3 - 🛢️🥟🍳

Heat a generous amount of oil in the same pan where you sautéed the celery root. Place the gyoza in the pan and cook them until the bottoms are golden brown. Add a splash of water and immediately cover the pan with a lid to steam the dumplings and finish cooking them.
Step 4 - 🥣🍋🥢

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of Yuzu juice, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of agave nectar to create the Yuzu dipping sauce.
Step 5 - 🍽️🥟🌱

Serve the cooked gyoza hot with the Yuzu dipping sauce. Garnish the plate with 1 teaspoon of roasted black sesame seeds and some micro-greens.

Additional

You could replace the celery root with other seasonal vegetables. Children could help in folding the gyoza- it is a fun and engaging task. The rich, umami-filled bursts with each bite of these Gyozas make it a delightful start to an elaborate meal or a chic snack for a leisurely evening.