Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)

Gyoza are Japanese dumplings that are typically filled with ground meat and vegetables, then pan-fried to create a crispy bottom while remaining juicy inside. They are often served with a dipping sauce.

We like to serve this with Yum Yum Sauce, a Japanese-American invention, but you may use a dipping sauce of your choice.

Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)

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Gyoza are Japanese dumplings that are typically filled with ground meat and vegetables, then pan-fried to create a crispy bottom while remaining juicy inside. They are often served with a dipping sauce.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Appetizers & Snacks
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

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• 1/2 pound (1 cup) ground pork
• 3/4 cup shredded Napa cabbage
• 1 green onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon hot chili oil, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
• 30 gyoza wrappers, or as needed

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Instructions

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the shredded cabbage until it is tender but still crisp. Plunge into ice cold water, remove, and drain thoroughly.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork, cooked cabbage, green onion, minced ginger, egg, soy sauce, chili oil and sesame oil.
3. Lay a gyoza wrapper in front of you. Wet all the edges with water. Place a teaspoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper. Fold the sides up to form a semicircle, and then pinch the edges to seal. Continue with the rest of the gyoza wrappers until the filling is gone.
4. To cook, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy frying pan over medium-high to high heat. Add 12 to 15 of the gyoza and cook for 2 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottom.
5. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan. Cover the dumplings and cook until the water is absorbed (5 to 7 minutes).
6. Repeat with the remainder of the gyoza dumplings.
7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce

Notes

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