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Easy Pork and Chive Gyoza Dumplings Recipe for Two

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A quick and satisfying homemade snack featuring juicy pork and fresh chive filling wrapped in thin skins and pan-fried to a golden crisp. Perfect for a cozy meal for two or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 200g (7 oz) ground pork
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of white pepper (optional)
  • About 20 gyoza wrappers
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water (for steaming)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, chopped chives, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and white pepper if using. Mix until well blended and sticky. Add a tiny sprinkle of breadcrumbs or cornstarch if too wet.
  2. Prepare the wrappers: Lay out gyoza wrappers on a clean surface and keep covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
  3. Fill and fold the gyoza: Moisten the edge of a wrapper with water. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center. Fold in half and press edges to seal, pleating if desired. Repeat until all filling is used (about 20 dumplings).
  4. Cook the gyoza: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place dumplings flat side down without overcrowding. Fry about 2 minutes until bottoms are golden and crisp.
  5. Steam the dumplings: Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan and cover immediately. Steam for 4-5 minutes until water evaporates and filling is cooked through. Remove lid and cook another minute to re-crisp bottoms if desired.
  6. Serve hot with dipping sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili oil or sesame oil.

Notes

Keep wrappers covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying. Use medium-high heat for frying to avoid soggy or burnt bottoms. You can freeze uncooked dumplings on a baking sheet and cook from frozen, adding extra steaming time. For gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and wrappers. Vegetarian option: substitute pork with mushrooms and tofu.

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