Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers) Recipe

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

For the Potstickers:

• pound ground pork
• head napa cabbage, shredded
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 large egg
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or more to taste
• teaspoon sesame oil
• 30 gyoza wrappers, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
• 1 cup water, divided

For the Dipping Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 dash Sriracha sauce, or to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the potstickers: In a bowl, combine ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, egg, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, Sriracha, and sesame oil. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
2. Assemble the potstickers: Lay the gyoza wrappers flat on a work surface. Place approximately 1 teaspoon of the pork mixture in the center of each wrapper. Wet the edges with your finger or a brush, then fold the sides up to form a semicircle. Pinch the edges firmly to seal.
3. Cook the potstickers: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add 12 to 15 potstickers to the skillet and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2 minutes.
4. Steam the potstickers: Once the potstickers are browned, pour cup water into the skillet. Cover the skillet and allow the potstickers to cook until the water is absorbed, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Repeat the cooking process: Transfer the cooked potstickers to a plate. Repeat the process with the remaining potstickers, adding more oil if needed.
6. Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Sriracha sauce. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
7. Serve: Serve the potstickers with the dipping sauce on the side.

Tips

• For crispy "hanetsuki" gyoza (Japanese-style crispy-wing gyoza), add 1 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon of flour to the water before adding it to the skillet in Step 3.
• You can substitute garlic chives for the green onions and garlic if you prefer a milder flavor.
• The sauce ratio is 1 part soy sauce, 1 part seasoned rice vinegar, and part sesame oil, with Sriracha sauce added to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Other Nutritional Information:

• Saturated Fat: 3g (15% DV)
• Cholesterol: 59mg (20% DV)
• Sodium: 764mg (33% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 2g (5% DV)
• Vitamin C: 12mg (14% DV)
• Calcium: 67mg (5% DV)
• Iron: 2mg (13% DV)
• Potassium: 276mg (6% DV)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.