Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)

Authentic Japanese dumplings featuring handmade skins with choice of pork, chicken, or seafood fillings, served with a zesty dipping sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 95 kcals 2850 kcals
Carbohydrates 7.9 grams 235.8 grams
Fat 4.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 5.5 grams 165.5 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
30 pieces
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Oyster Sauce
For filling
1
splash
Soy Sauce
For dipping sauce
GrainsCereals
300
g
Strong White Flour
Plus extra for rolling
Liquids
200
ml
Water
Boiling
1
splash
Lime Juice
For dipping sauce
Meat
500
g
Pork Mince
Alternatively chicken mince
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
Fine Salt
For the dough
3
piece
Garlic
Peeled and grated
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
For frying
1
tbsp
Sesame Oil
For finishing
1
tsp
Sesame Oil
For meat filling
1
splash
Chilli Oil
For dipping sauce
Seafood
1
piece
Dressed Crab
Dark and white meat; optional secondary filling
200
g
Prawns
Cooked, peeled, and chopped
Vegetables
1
head
Pak Choi
Very finely shredded
2
cm
Root Ginger
Peeled and grated
1
tbsp
Spring Onion
Green part only, chopped

Steps

  • Sift flour into a large bowl and mix with salt.
  • Stir in boiling water slowly until a dough forms.
  • Roll dough into a ball and rest covered for one hour.
  • Combine meat filling ingredients into a paste and chill.
  • Combine seafood filling ingredients into a paste and chill.
  • Knead rested dough for five minutes until smooth.
  • Divide dough into three balls and roll each very thin.
  • Cut 10cm discs and stack them with flour dusting.
  • Place filling in skins, moisten edges, and pleat to seal.
  • Fry gyoza in vegetable oil for three minutes until bottoms brown.
  • Add 100ml water to the pan and steam covered for two minutes.
  • Uncover and cook for two more minutes until water evaporates.
  • Mix soy sauce, lime juice, and chilli oil for dipping.
  • Drizzle sesame oil around the pan and shake gently.
  • Serve gyoza immediately with the prepared dipping sauce.