Gyoza, also known as Japanese dumplings, are a delectable dish that combines minced meat, vegetables, and a variety of seasonings, all wrapped in a thin dough and cooked to perfection. Originating in China, gyoza have become an integral part of Japanese cuisine, enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating your own delicious gyoza at home. We'll provide you with a comprehensive list of ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure that your gyoza turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and bursting with flavor on the inside. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the secrets of making the best gyoza Japanese dumplings.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
JAPANESE GYOZA (DUMPLINGS)
Steps:
- Combine cabbage and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl, then set aside for 20 minutes to allow the cabbage to wilt slightly.
- Place remaining Filling ingredients (including remaining 1/2 tsp salt) in a large bowl. Squeeze out any excess water from the cabbage and add to the bowl.
- Use your hands to mix the Filling.
- Sprinkle a baking tray with 1 tsp of cornstarch / cornflour.
- Place 1 gyoza wrapper on your palm (left hand for right-handed people). Dip your finger in water and run it around the edge of half the gyoza wrapper (to seal).
- Place 1 slightly heaped tbsp of Filling on the wrapper. Fold wrapper over and use your right hand assisted by your left hand thumb to create 4 pleats. Press to seal and place on the tray. Repeat with remaining wrappers. (See video for demo)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 28 g, Calories 72 kcal
JAPANESE GYOZA DUMPLINGS
Japanese gyoza are like Chinese dumplings and potstickers but use thinner skins and finely ground meat. Gyoza are a more delicate than the usual potsticker.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Begin by blanching the napa cabbage in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain the cabbage in a colander and rinse with cold water. Squeeze any excess water from the cabbage with your hands.
- To the food processor, add the blanched cabbage, ground pork, smashed garlic, ginger, scallion, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Pulse the mixture in the food processor until the filling is well-combined.
- Prepare sheet pans or cookie sheets lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper. To assemble the gyoza, place about 2 teaspoons of filling in the middle of each wrapper, and use your finger dipped in a small bowl of fresh water to moisten the outer edges of the wrapper. You could simply fold them in half, or you can pleat them as you see in the photos. Make sure they are well-sealed.
- Heat a tablespoon of cooking oil in a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Place the gyoza in the pan and fry until the bottom of the gyoza become crispy and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- When the gyoza have fried, add 1 tablespoon of water to the hot pan and immediately cover the pan to steam the dumplings. Let the gyoza to steam until the water has evaporated (about 2 minutes), remove the cover, and continue cooking until the bottoms of the gyoza get crispy again.
- Prepare your dipping sauce by combining all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, and serve alongside the crispy gyoza!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 615 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GYOZA (JAPANESE DUMPLINGS)
Provided by Sachie Nomura
Categories Mushroom Appetizer Kid-Friendly Lunch Meat Deep-Fry Cabbage Pastry Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Small Plates
Yield 50 dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dice cabbage finely and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Give it a bit of a massage. Leave for 10-15 minutes and then squeeze with your hands to remove any moisture.
- With your hands thoroughly mix together cabbage, ground meat, chives, mushrooms, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and pinch of salt.
- Dry your hands completely (or wrappers will stick). Place a gyoza wrapper on one hand and put 1 teaspoon filling in centre of wrapper.
- Brush edge of half the wrapper with cold water. Make a semi-circle by folding the wrapper in half. Pinch open sides of wrapper together with your fingers and seal the top.
- Place a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add 2 teaspoons sesame oil and arrange 20-25 gyoza in pan. Add 200ml water to cover bottom of pan, cover with lid and cook on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes or until translucent, cooked and no liquid is left in pan. Take off lid and cook for another 30-60 seconds for the bottoms to go crunchy. Cook remaining gyoza or freeze them.
- Mix together soy sauce, vinegar and chilli oil, if using. Serve gyoza hot with dipping sauce.
GYOZA DUMPLINGS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: minced pork, sake, salt, sugar, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, potato starch, cabbage, chinese chive, gyoza skin, water, potato starch, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, gyoza sauce
Provided by Spencer Kombol
Categories Sides
Yield 30 dumplings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Put pork, sake, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Mix until meat is sticky.
- Combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, potato starch, cabbage, and chive. Mix them very well in a bowl.
- Scoop a spoonful of filling onto the middle of the gyoza skin.
- Apply water for skin edge with your finger. Fold in half and pinch pleats into the edges, then wrap up.
- Heat sesame oil in the pan and lay gyoza in single layer. Keep on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- When gyoza turns brown, pour in slurry and put the lid on. Steam for 3 minutes.
- Take off the lid, put more sesame oil and cook over low heat.
- Cover a pan with a plate, turn over a pan.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 0 grams
GYOZA (JAPANESE POTSTICKERS)
Gyoza are the Japanese version of a jiaozi, or Chinese potstickers. This version is pan fried but they work well deep fried or steamed too.
Provided by ehagood10
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 54m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine ground pork, napa cabbage, egg, green onions, ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil in a bowl.
- Arrange gyoza wrappers on a flat work surface. Place 1 teaspoon of pork mixture in the middle of each wrapper. Wet edges with your finger or a brush. Fold up sides to form a semicircle; pinch edges to seal.
- Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add 12 to 15 gyoza to the skillet. Cook until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup water; cover and cook until water is absorbed, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer gyoza to a plate. Repeat with remaining gyoza.
- Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 dash sriracha sauce together to make dipping sauce. Serve dipping side alongside gyoza.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 763.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips
- To make the perfect gyoza wrapper, mix all-purpose flour and water in a bowl until a smooth dough forms. Knead the dough for a few minutes until it is elastic and shiny. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- When filling the gyoza, be careful not to overfill them. Otherwise, they will be difficult to fold and seal. A good rule of thumb is to fill each gyoza with about 1 tablespoon of filling.
- To fold the gyoza, start by placing a small amount of filling in the center of a gyoza wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half, then pinch the edges together to seal. Make sure the seal is tight so that the filling does not leak out during cooking.
- Gyoza can be cooked in a variety of ways. They can be pan-fried, steamed, or boiled. Pan-frying is the most popular method, as it gives the gyoza a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
- To pan-fry gyoza, heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the gyoza and cook for a few minutes until they are golden brown on the bottom. Then, add a little water to the pan and cover it. Let the gyoza steam for a few minutes until they are cooked through.
Conclusion
Gyoza are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal, or they can be served as an appetizer or side dish. With a little practice, you can make perfect gyoza at home. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!
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