Description
These Shrimp and Pork Gyoza, often referred to as potstickers or Asian dumplings are filled with shrimp, pork and aromatics. Serve gyoza steamed or pan-fried, paired with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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- 20–24 gyoza wrappers (round Asian dumpling wrappers)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup water
For the Filling:
- 1/2 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into pieces
- 1/3 to 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 1 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sherry wine or rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 head Napa cabbage, sliced very thin
For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1/4 cup Ponzu sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Add the shrimp and pork into a food processor. Pulse to grind. Place in a bowl.
- Add the remaining filling ingredients. Combine well.
- Place a spoonful of the filling in the middle of a gyoza wrapper.
- With your finger, wet the inside edge of the wrapper with water.
- Seal the edges tightly. Pleat.
- Cover with a damp paper towel and you finish filling the remaining wrappers.
- Continue to fill the wrappers until all of the mixture is used up.
- Combine all of the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a bowl. Mix well.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan.
- Place as many gyozas into the oil that you can fit.
- Brown the bottom.
- Add 1/3 cup of water to the pan and place lid.
- Allow to steam for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Prepare the second batch using the method above, or freeze for later use.
- Plate and serve with the dipping sauce.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Grind the shrimp and pork to create a smooth, uniform filling.
- Thinly slice the cabbage.
- Substitute soy sauce with coconut aminos.
- Try not to overfill the dumplings.
- Seal with a touch of water along the inside edge of the dumpling wrapper.
- Once filled and sealed, cover with damp paper towels to ensure the dumplings do not dry out.
- Add green onions or scallions, if you so desire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Moderate
- Cuisine: Asian