414 ounces packages dumpling wrappers (I like to use the round ones)
Filling:
1head green cabbage
1bunch green onionsends trimmed
1poundground beefcan substitute turkey, pork, or venison
2tablespoonssesame oil
pinchof kosher salt
1teaspoongarlic powderyou can substitute 2 fresh cloves
2tablespoonssoy sauce
Dipping Sauce:
1cupsoy sauce
2tablespoonslemon juice
1bunch green onionsthinly sliced
Instructions
Make the filling
In a food processor, combine the cabbage, spices and onions.
Pulse until finely chopped.
Add the beef and pulse a few more times.
Remove to mixing bowl and add the soy sauce and sesame oil.
Mix until completely incorporated.
Prepare the wrapping station
Get a tray together that contains the wrappers, filling, and small bowl of water.
Add a scant amount of filling (about 1 teaspoon) to the middle of the wrapper.
Add some water around the edges.
Fold over and remove all the air.
Pinch and pleat the edges.
Repeat until all the filling is used.
Pan Fry the dumplings
Add 1 teaspoon canola oil to a non-stick pan.
Heat over medium high heat.
Add a few gyozas to the pan and cook until the bottom is brown and crispy.
Flip over and add 1-2 tablespoons water the pan.
Cover and steam for 2-3 minutes.
When all the water has evaporated, remove the gyoza from pan.
Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Make the dipping sauce
Combine the soy sauce and lemon juice. If you want to adjust the lemon juice level to your liking. I like mine tart!
Sprinkle the sliced green onions over the sauce to soak up the juice.
Notes
This recipe makes around 200 dumplings. You can break it into various steps and finish when you are ready.
You can make the filling, portion it and freeze it uncooked.
Make the filling, fill part of the wrappers, and freeze the rest.
You can make all the gyoza and freeze them uncooked. If you want to stop here, lay them out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet, in a single layer, and freeze for a few hours. Then you can consolidate them into a freezer bag for later.
You can make the mixture, stuff the wrappers, cook, and then freeze.
You can also eliminate the meat from the filling and make them completely vegetarian!