Authentic Japanese Gyoza Recipe

Ingredients for Authentic Japanese Gyoza

• About 30-40 gyoza wrappers
• Ground Pork
• 1 medium head of cabbage (about 4 cups shredded)
• Green Onions
• Fresh Gingerroot
• Garlic Clove
• Soy Sauce
• Sake
• Sesame Seed Oil
• Salt
• Pepper

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!).