Gyoza (Japanese dumplings)
Ingredients
for 20 pieces
200 g | white flour |
1 pinch | salt |
1 ¼ dl | water |
1 tbsp | toasted sesame oil |
1 | garlic clove, finely chopped |
1 | red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped |
1 tsp | ginger, finely grated |
200 g | minced meat (pork) |
80 g | shelled, raw prawns, finely chopped |
150 g | Chinese cabbage, thinly sliced |
100 g | carrots, finely chopped |
1 | spring onion incl. green part incl. green part, cut into thin rings (incl. green part) |
1 tbsp | black sesame seeds |
3 tbsp | soy sauce |
2 tbsp | lime juice |
toasted sesame oil, for frying | |
2 dl | water |
How it's done
Dough
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl. Pour in the water, knead into a smooth dough, cover and leave to rest at room temperature for approx. 20 mins.
Filling
Heat the oil in a frying pan, sauté the garlic, chilli and ginger, add the mince and prawns, cook briefly. Add the cabbage, carrots, spring onions and sesame, cook for approx. 3 mins. Add the soy sauce and lime juice, mix.
To shape
Shape the dough into 2 rolls, each approx. 20 cm. Cut each roll into 10 equal pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pieces of dough into circles (each approx. 12 cm in diameter). Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the centre of each piece of dough, brush with a little water, press the edges together using your thumb and forefinger.
To cook/steam
Heat a little oil in a wide non-stick frying pan. Fry the gyoza in batches for approx. 3 mins. Add 100 ml of water per batch, cover and steam for approx. 6 mins.; do not lift the lid.
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