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Gyoza

Thin wheat wrappers filled with ground pork, cabbage, garlic chives, ginger, and sesame oil, pan-fried to achieve a crispy golden bottom while the top steams to tenderness.

JapanesePrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    The Filling. Combine ground pork, squeezed cabbage, garlic chives, grated ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce in a bowl. Mix vigorously in one direction until the mixture becomes sticky and cohesive. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.

  2. 2

    The Pleating. Place a scant tablespoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Wet the edge with water, fold in half, and create 5-6 pleats along one side, pressing firmly to seal. Stand each gyoza upright so the flat bottom rests evenly.

  3. 3

    The . Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange gyoza in tight rows, flat side down. Cook without moving for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are deeply golden brown.

  4. 4

    The . Add 0.25 cup water to the hot pan and immediately cover with a tight lid. for 3-4 minutes until the wrappers turn translucent and the filling is cooked through. Remove the lid and let any remaining water evaporate.

  5. 5

    The Serve. Slide the gyoza onto a plate, crispy side up. Serve with a dipping sauce of rice vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil. Eat immediately while the bottoms are still crackling.

📋Details

CuisineJapanese
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
29%
💧Water
32%
🌍Earth
22%
💨Air
16%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat4%
Entropy8%
Reactivity89%
0.170
Heat
0.364
Entropy
4.262
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

1398.32cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
70%
of 2000 cal
protein48.71g14%
carbs234.58g67%
fat24.59g16%
% Daily Value
Protein
48.71g97%
Carbs
234.58g85%
Fat
24.59g32%
Fiber
8.61g31%
Sugar
23.67g47%
Sodium
36.7mg2%