Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup warm water (180 ml)
  • 1 cup ground pork (or chicken) (250 g)
  • ½ cup finely chopped napa cabbage (75 g)
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Cooking oil (for frying)

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
  2. Gradually add warm water and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, combine ground meat, napa cabbage, green onions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  6. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
  7. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces and roll into thin circles about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter.
  8. Spoon a small amount of filling onto the center of each circle and fold to seal the edges.
  9. Preheat the gyoza fryer, adding a bit of cooking oil for frying.
  10. Place the gyoza in the fryer and fry until the bottoms are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  11. Add a small amount of water, cover, and allow to steam for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.