Japanese Gyoza (Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings)
Make authentic Japanese Gyoza (餃子) at home with this easy recipe! Crispy on the bottom, juicy on the inside, and perfect with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground pork (225g)
- 1 cup napa cabbage finely chopped and salted
- 2 green onions minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 30 gyoza wrappers
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup water
Gyoza Dipping Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Chili oil to taste optional
Instructions
- Prepare cabbage by salting, resting 10 minutes, then squeezing out water.
- In a bowl, mix pork, cabbage, onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place filling in center of gyoza wrapper, fold, and pleat to seal.
- Heat oil in skillet. Place gyoza flat-side down, cook until golden brown.
- Add water, cover, and steam until water evaporates.
- Remove lid and cook briefly until bottoms are crisp again.
- Mix dipping sauce ingredients and serve alongside gyoza.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 5 gyoza (1/4 recipe) Calories: 230 Carbohydrates: 20g (7% DV) Protein: 12g (24% DV) Fat: 11g (14% DV) Saturated Fat: 3g (15% DV) Cholesterol: 35mg (12% DV) Sodium: 410mg (18% DV) Fiber: 1g (4% DV) Sugar: 1g (2% DV)
Note: Nutrition values are estimates only and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.