Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
450 g

ground chicken

1 unit

celery

minced

5 leaves

cabbage

minced

1 tbsp

fresh ginger

minced

0.67 tbsp

worcestershire sauce

0.13 tsp

salt

100 unit

gyoza wraps

120 ml

soy sauce

2 tbsp

vinegar

0.67 tbsp

sesame oil

1 tbsp

fresh ginger

finely grated

6 unit

green onions

thinly sliced

Step 1
~3 min

Wash, dry, and mince the cabbage and celery.

Step 2
~3 min

Scrape and mince the ginger.

Step 3
~3 min

In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, minced cabbage, minced celery, minced ginger, worcestershire sauce, and salt.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix the ingredients well until the mixture becomes sticky.

Step 5
~3 min

Place about 1/2 tbsp of the mixture onto a gyoza wrap.

Step 6
~3 min

Smear water around the edge of the wrap with your finger.

Step 7
~3 min

Fold the wrap in half and pinch the edges to seal, creating pleats if desired.

Step 8
~3 min

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat.

Step 9
~3 min

Place the gyozas in the frying pan.

Step 10
~3 min

Cook until one side becomes lightly brown.

Step 11
~3 min

Add 1/4 cup (60cc) of hot water to the pan.

Step 12
~3 min

Cover the pan with a lid and steam-fry.

Step 13
~3 min

While the gyozas are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 14
~3 min

Listen for a popping sound from the frying pan.

Step 15
~3 min

Remove the lid and add a little sesame oil or coconut oil.

Step 16
~3 min

Continue cooking until the bottoms of the gyozas are crispy and the water is gone.

Step 17
~3 min

Serve the gyozas on a plate with a small bowl of dipping sauce.

Step 18
~3 min

To freeze, arrange uncooked gyozas on a tray and freeze.

Step 19
~3 min

Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag.

Step 20
~3 min

When ready to cook frozen gyozas, start from step 8 without thawing.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the filling is not too wet to prevent soggy gyozas.

Don't overcrowd the pan to ensure even cooking.

Serve with chili oil for extra flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light meal.

Garnish with sliced green onions.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Miso soup
Seaweed salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer and snack in Japan.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

New Year's celebrations
Family gatherings

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Family meal
Appetizer

Popularity Score

70/100

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