Gyoza Recipe
Pan-fried dumplings with pork and vegetables.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Cooking
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix Flour and Salt
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Boiling Water
Slowly add boiling water to the flour mixture while stirring with chopsticks or a fork until a dough begins to form.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Assembly
- 5
Roll Out Dough
After resting, divide the dough into small pieces. Roll each piece into a thin circle, about 3 inches in diameter.
- 6
Fill Dumplings
Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of each dough circle. Moisten the edges with water, fold the dough over the filling, and pinch to seal.
Cooking
- 7
Pan-Fry Gyoza
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Place the dumplings in the skillet and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- 8
Add Water and Steam
Carefully add water to the skillet (it will splatter) and cover immediately. Let steam for about 5-7 minutes or until the water has evaporated.
- 9
Serve
Remove the lid and let the dumplings cook for another minute to crisp up the bottom. Serve hot with soy sauce or dipping sauce.