Sweetbread Gyoza
Sweetbread Gyoza is a unique fusion dish that combines the classic Japanese pan-fried dumpling with a rich, savory filling made from sweetbreads (typically thymus or pancreas). The filling is often braised or sautéed with aromatics like ginger, garlic, and soy sauce before being encased in a thin gyoza wrapper and pan-fried until crispy on the bottom. It represents a creative culinary bridge between French offal traditions and Japanese comfort food.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat due to the sweetbread filling, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the wrapper. It provides significant amounts of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly B12, with a typical serving containing approximately 350-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg |
| Zinc | 5.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.5 µg |
| Selenium | 28 µg |
| Phosphorus | 290 mg |
| Copper | 0.6 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.4 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 3.1 mg |
Per 6 pieces (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culinarily, it's a fascinating example of modern fusion cuisine, taking a French delicacy (sweetbreads) and reimagining it within a beloved Japanese format. Nutritionally, sweetbreads are a nutrient-dense organ meat, offering more concentrated minerals than many muscle meats.
