Gyoza

Gyoza is a popular Japanese dumpling filled with ground pork, cabbage, and seasonings. It is typically pan-fried and served with a dipping sauce.

Ingredients - Serves 4

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