Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/12 checked
2
servings
35 unit

gyoza skins

35 g

boneless pork loin

mostly frozen, minced

1 unit

scallion

minced

1 unit

garlic clove

minced

0.5 unit

carrot

grated

4 unit

nappa cabbage leaves

blanched, shredded, and minced

1 unit

egg

1 tbsp

soy sauce

2 tsp

rice vinegar

0.5 tsp

chili oil

0.25 tsp

sesame oil

1 tsp

cooking oil

Step 1
~3 min

Mince the mostly frozen pork loin with a sharp knife until it resembles ground pork.

Step 2
~3 min

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the minced pork loin, minced scallion, minced garlic clove, grated carrot, shredded and minced nappa cabbage leaves, egg, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sesame oil.

Step 3
~3 min

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 4
~3 min

Lay out a gyoza wrapper on a dry surface.

Step 5
~3 min

Place a teaspoonful of pork mixture in the center of the wrapper.

Step 6
~3 min

Wet the tip of your finger and run it around the edge of the wrapper.

Step 7
~3 min

Fold the wrapper over and pinch the sides together to form a semi-circle.

Step 8
~3 min

Repeat the process until all the pork mixture is used.

Step 9
~3 min

Heat a teaspoonful of cooking oil in a large non-stick frying pan with a lid.

Step 10
~3 min

Place 10-12 gyoza in the pan.

Step 11
~3 min

Cook the gyoza for 2 minutes without moving them.

Step 12
~3 min

Pour half a cup of water into the pan and cover it immediately.

Step 13
~3 min

Cook the gyoza for 5-7 minutes, undisturbed, or until all the water has evaporated.

Step 14
~3 min

Remove the gyoza from the pan with tongs.

Step 15
~3 min

Repeat the cooking process with the remaining gyoza.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make sure the pork is very finely minced for best texture.

Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the gyoza.

Serve with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Gyoza can be assembled ahead of time and frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with soy sauce and chili oil dipping sauce.

Serve as part of a larger Japanese meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Edamame
Miso Soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia (China/Japan)

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer and street food in East Asia, often enjoyed during celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Lunar New Year

Occasion Tags

party
dinner
snack

Popularity Score

75/100

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