Making delicious gyoza filling is all about combining the right ingredients to create a well-balanced and flavorful mixture. Here's a simple and tasty recipe for making gyoza filling at home:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound ground pork (you can also use a mix of ground pork and ground chicken)
- 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
- 2-3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms (either fresh or rehydrated if using dried ones)
Instructions:
Prepare the cabbage: Finely chop the cabbage into small pieces. To make it easier to work with, you can also sprinkle a little salt over the cabbage and let it sit for a few minutes. Then squeeze out any excess water from the cabbage before using it in the filling.
Mix the filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped cabbage, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped shiitake mushrooms (if using).
Add the seasoning: Drizzle the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
Mix thoroughly: Use your hands or a spoon to thoroughly mix all the ingredients together. Make sure the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the filling.
Test the flavor: You can take a small portion of the filling and cook it in a pan to taste-test the seasoning. Adjust the seasonings according to your preference if needed.
Now that you have a delicious gyoza filling, you can start assembling the gyoza. Use store-bought gyoza wrappers or make your own if you prefer. Place a small amount of filling in the center of each wrapper, dampen the edges with water, fold the wrapper over the filling, and pleat the edges to seal them.
You can cook the gyoza by either pan-frying (potstickers), steaming, or boiling them. Serve the gyoza with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of chili oil or sriracha for some heat.
Enjoy your homemade delicious gyoza!