Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers)

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

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:20min

Gyoza are Japanese pan-fried dumplings that are crisp and golden on the bottom and juicy inside. These meat-filled treats are easy to fold using one of the methods I show here. They‘re so delicious served with my savory dipping sauce.

Updated at: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 04:38:51 GMT