Gyoza Recipe: A Crispy Delight
Experience the joy of crafting homemade gyoza, those irresistible Japanese dumplings filled with savory goodness. With a perfectly crispy bottom and tender filling, these dumplings are perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a cozy meal at home. This gyoza recipe combines ground pork, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, resulting in a flavor-packed bite that will have everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings (20 gyoza) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup ground pork
- 1 cup shredded napa cabbage
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 25 round dumpling wrappers
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix together ground pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
- 2. Assemble the Gyoza: Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten edges with water, fold to create a half-moon shape, and pinch to seal.
- 3. Cook the Gyoza: Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add gyoza in a single layer and fry for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
- 4. Steam the Gyoza: Carefully pour in half a cup of water and cover immediately with a lid. Steam for about 5 minutes until water has evaporated.
- 5. Crisp Again: Remove lid and cook for an additional minute to re-crisp the bottoms before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gyoza (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg