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Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Gyoza

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This recipe delivers crispy golden-bottomed pork gyoza with a juicy, savory filling and a bold chili crisp finish. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz ground pork (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • About 24 gyoza wrappers (round, thin dumpling skins)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or canola oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water (for steaming)
  • Chili crisp (such as Lao Gan Ma), for drizzling or dipping
  • Optional dipping sauce: soy sauce mixed with rice vinegar and a splash of chili oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix gently but thoroughly until evenly combined and sticky.
  2. Assemble the gyoza: Place a wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center. Dip your fingertip in water and moisten the wrapper edge. Fold in half over filling and pinch edges tightly, pleating one side to seal. Repeat for all wrappers.
  3. Heat the pan: Add vegetable oil to a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Heat until hot but not smoking.
  4. Pan-fry and steam: Arrange gyoza flat side down in the pan without overcrowding. Fry 2-3 minutes until bottoms are golden and crispy. Carefully pour water into the pan and cover with a lid. Steam 5-6 minutes until water evaporates and filling is cooked.
  5. Finish and serve: Remove lid and cook another 1-2 minutes to re-crisp bottoms if needed. Transfer to plate, drizzle or dip with chili crisp, and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not rush the steaming step to ensure filling cooks fully. Use moderate heat to avoid burning bottoms. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking. For gluten-free, use rice paper wrappers and tamari sauce. Chili crisp adds unique texture and flavor compared to plain chili oil.

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Keywords: gyoza, pork gyoza, pan-fried dumplings, chili crisp, easy dinner, Asian appetizer, crispy dumplings

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