How to Make Authentic Japanese Gyoza Dumplings Recipe: 餃子の作り方

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often more economical.

gyoza wrappers

🥗Healthier: rice paper

💰Cheaper: wonton wrappers

Rice paper is gluten-free, while wonton wrappers are commonly available.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is less expensive.

Prepare the filling by mixing ground meat, chopped cabbage, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, sake, sesame oil, and water in a bowl.

Place a small amount of the filling onto each gyoza skin.

Fold the gyoza skin over the filling and seal the edges to form dumplings.

Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat and place the gyoza in the pan.

Fry the gyoza until the bottoms are golden brown.

Add a small amount of water to the pan and cover to steam the gyoza until cooked through.

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