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Authentic Japanese Gyoza Recipe

Craving authentic Japanese gyoza? This recipe, straight from Japan, delivers the most incredible homemade dumplings you'll ever taste! Get ready to get your hands dirty and create restaurant-quality gyoza from the comfort of your kitchen. Don't miss this incredibly flavorful and satisfying recipe – perfect for a weeknight dinner or a fun weekend project.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 285 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Authentic Japanese Gyoza

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How to Make Authentic Japanese Gyoza

  1. Finely shred 1 medium head of cabbage (about 4 cups shredded).
  2. Finely chop 1 cup of nira (garlic chives).
  3. In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, nira, 1 pound ground pork, 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon sake (optional), and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Mix well.
  4. Gently mix everything together with your hands until thoroughly combined.
  5. Place 1 tablespoon of the gyoza filling in the center of each gyoza wrapper.
  6. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your fingertip.
  7. Carefully fold the wrapper in half and firmly pinch the edges together to create a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges for a decorative seal.
  8. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  9. Arrange the gyoza in a single layer in the skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
  10. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
  11. Pour 1/4 cup of water into the skillet, cover, and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the gyoza are cooked through.
  12. Serve immediately with your favorite gyoza dipping sauce (soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil are great options!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

47 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

31g

Carbs

1g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Appetizers Main Dish Pork Asian Japanese Meat