Gyoza (Pork Dumplings)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground pork
• 40 pieces Gyoza wrappers
• 2 cups Napa cabbage, finely minced
• 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Water

Instructions

1. 1

   Squeeze excess moisture from the minced cabbage using a paper towel or cheesecloth.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes slightly tacky.

3. 3

   Place a gyoza wrapper in your palm. Put a teaspoon of filling in the center.

4. 4

   Wet the edge of the wrapper with water. Fold in half and create pleats along one side to seal tightly.

5. 5

   Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Place gyoza in the pan in a circular pattern and fry for 2 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.

7. 7

   Pour in the water and immediately cover with a lid. Steam for 5 minutes until the water has evaporated.

8. 8

   Remove the lid and cook for another minute to re-crisp the bottoms. Serve with dipping sauce.