What is a substitute for water chestnuts in gyoza, dumplings or potstickers?

Question

what about bamboo shoots? finely chopped?

Answer 1

just leave them out

water chestnuts taste like extra crunchy watery potatoes

Answer 2

I've used jicama in place of water chestnuts.   They both maintain their crunch when cooked.

Answer 3

It's there mainly for the crunchy texture. If you don't mind the taste, you might be able to substitute finely-diced celery or turnip.

Answer 4

You can substitute them with jicima(arrowroot) or potatoes at the last minute.Lotus roots are also good.

Answer 5

tofu.