These exquisite empanadas have their origin in Japan and China. However, they are very popular throughout Asia and today we can enjoy them anywhere in the world. Like any oriental dish, it combines classic ingredients such as pork, soy, cabbage and garlic to achieve a delicious flavor. We encourage you to try this recipe with chopsticks so you can live the full experience.
If you choose a pork meat that is not very greasy and follow the steps that we show you below, you will achieve some delicious and healthy Japanese dumplings to enjoy. Read on to learn how to make them!
Ingredients to make Pork Gyozas:
For the filling:
• 100 grams of minced pork
• 100 grams of cabbage
• 1 clove garlic
• Salt
• 1 dessert spoon of powdered ginger
For the mass:
• 100 flour 000
• 60 cubic centimeters of water
• Extra flour for rolling
How to make Pork Gyozas:
The first step to make this recipe for pork gyozas is to assemble the dough. To do this, you must spread flour on top of a completely clean marble and pour hot water in the center. Using a spoon or gloves, knead for about 10 minutes to obtain a smooth, soft dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the cabbage into very small pieces. Mix it with the minced pork, minced garlic clove and grated ginger. Reserve it. To continue, return to the dough. Divide the bun into 15 equal parts of approximately 10 grams.
Stretch them approximately 8 centimeters in diameter and 2 or 3 millimeters wide. You can help by sprinkling the rolling pin so they don’t stick. Fill each disc of dough with the meat and cabbage mixture.
Do you want to learn how to cook some delicious vegetable gyozas? Don’t miss out on this recipe! To close them, moisten the edges with a finger dipped in water. Take the gyoza with your hands, make a repulgue by pinching the dough in front and stick it to the dough in the back. You can see more details in the video. Reserve them.
Heat a nonstick skillet or pot with 1 teaspoon of oil. Brown the base of the gyozas in it, this will take between 1 and 5 minutes, everything will depend on how thick your pan or pot is. Once they have browned, add 200 cubic centimeters of water to cover with half a little finger width. Cover the pan or pot and cook them approximately 7 minutes. After that time, uncover it and allow the water to finish evaporating. Serve your pork and cabbage gyozas and enjoy them with soy sauce!
