Healthy Eating: Gyoza Bites

Recipe By Russ Crandall Nutritional Information (per serving) Calories: 409 Protein: 24 g Carbs: 19 g Fat: 26 g Ingredients: (Serves 4) Sauce: 2 tbsp tamari 1 tbsp mirin 1 tsp rice vinegar 1/2 tsp togarashi powder Surimi (Meat Paste) 1 lb lean ground pork 1/2 tsp ground ginger 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp tapioca starch 1 tbsp mirin 1 tsp tamari 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp white pepper 1 cup green cabbage, finely chopped 1 green onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp coconut oil Directions: 1. Combine sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside. 2. Pulse surimi ingredients in a food processor until tacky. 3. Transfer to a bowl and add cabbage and green onion; mix and form 20 to 25 small balls. 4. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. 5. Add the balls and pan-fry until cooked through, rotating often, about five minutes. 6. Cook in batches if needed. 7. Serve with the dipping sauce. Quick Tip: Mirin, a Japanese rice wine similar to sake, and togarashi powder, a spicy blend of seven spices, are popular in many Japanese dishes and can be found at Asian markets.