Pork Gyoza

Name: Pork Gyoza
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 2 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped; 4 stalks green onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 30 gyoza wrappers; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water

Crispy on the bottom and tender on top, these Japanese dumplings feature savory seasoned ground pork and cabbage wrapped in thin dough.

40 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

JapaneseAppetizerStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
2 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped
4 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
30 gyoza wrappers
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 2 cups finely chopped napa cabbage, 4 stalks thinly sliced green onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until mixture becomes sticky.
2

Place a small spoonful of filling in the center of each of the 30 gyoza wrappers.
3

Moisten wrapper edges with 1/2 cup water, fold in half, and pleat top edges tightly to seal.
4

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and place dumplings flat-side down.
5

Cook for 2 minutes until bottoms are golden brown, then pour in 1/2 cup water and cover skillet immediately.
6

Steam for 5 minutes until filling reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
7

Remove lid and cook for another minute to crisp the bottoms before serving.

Questions

Can I make Pork Gyoza gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 2 tbsp soy sauce, 30 gyoza wrappers has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

How long does Pork Gyoza keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pork Gyoza?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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