Gyoza

Ingredients

• Water - 1/4 cup
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Gyoza wrappers - 24
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cabbage - 1 cup, finely chopped
• Ground pork - 1/2 pound

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, cabbage, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
2. Place a gyoza wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling onto the center of the wrapper.
3. Dip your finger in water and moisten the edges of the wrapper.
4. Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges to seal the gyoza.
5. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
6. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Arrange the gyoza in the skillet, flat side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
8. Pour water into the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the gyoza are cooked through and the water has evaporated.
9. Remove the gyoza from the skillet and serve hot with a dipping sauce.