Gyoza

Gyoza, also known as Japanese dumplings, are a popular dish that can be found in many restaurants across Japan. The dish is believed to have originated from China, where it is known as jiaozi. It is thought that gyoza were introduced to Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868) by Chinese immigrants who had settled in the Nagasaki area.

Gyoza are typically made with a ground meat filling, such as pork, chicken or beef, and a variety of vegetables. The dumplings are then wrapped in a thin dough and cooked until the wrapper is crispy.

There are many different ways to enjoy gyoza. They can be boiled, fried or even steamed. Gyoza are often served with a dipping sauce, such as soy sauce or vinegar.

Advice

When making gyoza, it is important to make sure that the filling is sealed properly. Start by spooning a small amount of the filling into the center of each wrapper. Dip your finger in water and use it to wet the edges of the wrapper. Close the wrapper by folding it in half and pressing the edges together to seal. Crimp the edges to make a decorative pattern and ensure that the wrapper is securely sealed. Finally, brush the gyoza with some oil and pan fry them on each side until they are golden brown. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Pan-Seared Gyoza

  • GYOZA
  • potato starch
  • oil
  • garlic chive
  • green cabbage
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • ground pork
  • salt
  • gyoza wrapper
  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • soy sauce
  • japanese chile oil
  • rice vinegar
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Japanese GYOZA (Dumplings)

  • garlic chive
  • ground pork
  • cornstarch corn flour
  • cornflour
  • ginger
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • green cabbage
  • vegetable oil
  • round wonton wrapper
  • chili oil
  • rice wine vinegar
  • soy sauce
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Japanese Shrimp Gyoza

  • green onion
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • napa cabbage
  • canola oil
  • cornstarch
  • sake
  • gyoza wrapper
  • shrimp
  • karashi
  • ponzu sauce
  • shichimi togarashi
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Vegan Crispy Wing Gyoza

  • wing
  • dipping sauce
  • gyoza
  • onion
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • cornstarch
  • salt
  • carrot
  • shiitake mushroom
  • green onion
  • water
  • rice vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • cornstarch
  • light soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • ginger
  • mushroom bouillon
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • black fungus
  • gyoza dumpling wrapper
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Chicken Gyoza With Yuzu Dipping Sauce

  • Gyoza
  • napa cabbage
  • perdue® harvestland® ground chicken
  • black pepper
  • sesame oil
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • ginger
  • round gyoza wrapper
  • Dipping Sauce
  • sesame oil
  • ponzu
  • yuzu kosho
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Hanetsuki Gyoza With Thanksgiving Leftovers

  • Gyoza Filling & Skirt Slurry
  • black pepper
  • oil
  • sesame oil
  • round japanese gyoza
  • water
  • potato
  • ginger
  • turkey meat
  • brussels sprout
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • garlic
  • cornstarch
  • gelatinized turkey juice
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • Dipping Sauce
  • white sesame seed
  • green onion
  • la yu
  • rice vinegar
  • soy sauce
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Gyoza Recipe

  • ground turkey
  • oil
  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • green onion
  • water
  • cabbage
  • garlic
  • wonton wrapper
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Shrimp-and-Shiitake Gyoza

  • shrimp
  • shallot
  • green onion
  • gyoza wrapper
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • cilantro
  • asparagus
  • shiitake mushroom
  • oyster sauce

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sesame oil
soy sauce
salt
green onion
garlic
ginger
vegetable oil
rice vinegar
ground pork
cornstarch
water
black pepper
oil
green cabbage
gyoza wrapper
napa cabbage
garlic chive
shrimp
shiitake mushroom
katakuriko
potato starch
japanese chile oil
cornstarch corn flour
cornflour
round wonton wrapper
chili oil
rice wine vinegar
canola oil
sake
karashi
ponzu sauce
shichimi togarashi
egg
hot chili oil
wrapper
wing
dipping sauce
gyoza
onion
white pepper
all purpose flour
carrot
light soy sauce
mushroom bouillon
black fungus
gyoza dumpling wrapper
perdue® harvestland® ground chicken
ponzu
yuzu kosho
round gyoza wrapper
white sesame seed
round japanese gyoza
potato
turkey meat
brussels sprout
la yu
gelatinized turkey juice
ground turkey
cabbage
wonton wrapper
shallot
cilantro
asparagus
oyster sauce
japanese rice vinegar
nira
sugar
round gyoza skin
rayu

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • sesame oil 60%

Usual Ingredients

  • ginger 50%
  • salt 50%
  • soy sauce 50%