Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers)

Name: Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: ½ lb ground pork; ¾ lb green cabbage ((¼ large head)); 2 shiitake mushrooms; 2 green onions/scallions; 1 tsp ginger ((grated, with juice; from a 1-inch, 2.5-cm knob)); 2 cloves garlic; 2 tsp sake ((to remove the pork‘s gamey taste; optional)); 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp soy sauce; ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt ((for the cabbage)); 1 package gyoza wrappers; water ((to seal the wrappers)); 1 Tbsp neutral oil; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 4 Tbsp water; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned); ⅛ tsp la-yu (Japanese chili oil)

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:20min

Gyoza are Japanese pan-fried dumplings with a juicy pork-and-cabbage filling and a golden, crispy bottom. In this recipe, I share my tips—from drawing moisture out of the cabbage to nailing that perfect crisp—so yours turn out right every time. Serve them with a simple homemade soy-vinegar dipping sauce.

Updated at: Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:46:48 GMT