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Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)

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.

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 Gyoza Dipping Sauce 1/4 cup tamari 3 teaspoons rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 to 1 teaspoon thinly sliced scallions (optional garnish)

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.

Gyoza Dipping Sauce

  1. Combine tamari, rice vinegar and sesame oil in a small bowl.
  2. If desired, garnish with thinly sliced scallions.
  3. Serve dipping sauce in a larger bowl to share or in small bowls for individual dipping.