Follow these steps for perfect results
gyoza skins
boneless pork loin
mostly frozen, minced
scallion
minced
garlic clove
minced
carrot
grated
nappa cabbage leaves
blanched, shredded, and minced
egg
soy sauce
rice vinegar
chili oil
sesame oil
cooking oil
Mince the mostly frozen pork loin with a sharp knife until it resembles ground pork.
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.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Lay out a gyoza wrapper on a dry surface.
Place a teaspoonful of pork mixture in the center of the wrapper.
Wet the tip of your finger and run it around the edge of the wrapper.
Fold the wrapper over and pinch the sides together to form a semi-circle.
Repeat the process until all the pork mixture is used.
Heat a teaspoonful of cooking oil in a large non-stick frying pan with a lid.
Place 10-12 gyoza in the pan.
Cook the gyoza for 2 minutes without moving them.
Pour half a cup of water into the pan and cover it immediately.
Cook the gyoza for 5-7 minutes, undisturbed, or until all the water has evaporated.
Remove the gyoza from the pan with tongs.
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining gyoza.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Gyoza can be assembled ahead of time and frozen.
Arrange gyoza on a plate, slightly overlapping, and garnish with sesame seeds and a scallion.
Serve with soy sauce and chili oil dipping sauce.
Serve as part of a larger Japanese meal.
Crisp and refreshing to cut through the richness.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Popular appetizer and street food in East Asia, often enjoyed during celebrations.
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