Delightful Japanese Pork and Leek Gyoza
Japanese Pork and Leek Gyoza are crispy, juicy, and full of flavor.The pork filling is savory and well-seasoned.Leeks add gentle sweetness and aroma.Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 300 g ground pork
- 1 cup finely chopped leeks (or napa cabbage)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
For the Gyoza:
- 30 gyoza wrappers
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground pork, leeks, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and slightly sticky.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each gyoza wrapper.
- Moisten the edges with water, fold, and pleat to seal.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Arrange gyoza flat-side down and cook until bottoms are golden.
- Add water, cover, and steam for 5–6 minutes.
- Remove lid and cook until water evaporates and bottoms are crisp.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Finely chop leeks for even texture.
- Do not overfill wrappers.
- Keep wrappers covered to prevent drying.
- Use a non-stick pan for best results.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispness.