Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings)

Ingredients

• • 1 lb ground pork
• • 2 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped
• • 4 green onions, minced
• • 2 cloves garlic, minced
• • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• • 40 gyoza wrappers
• • Vegetable oil for cooking
• • Rice vinegar and soy sauce for dipping

Instructions

1. Step 1: Salt cabbage, let sit 10 minutes, then squeeze out excess moisture.
2. Step 2: Mix pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
3. Step 3: Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each wrapper. Fold and pleat edges to seal.
4. Step 4: Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
5. Step 5: Place gyoza in pan, flat side down. Cook until bottoms are golden, about 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Add 1/4 cup water, cover immediately, and steam for 4-5 minutes.
7. Step 7: Remove lid, let water evaporate, and crisp bottoms again. Serve with dipping sauce.