Japanese potstickers (gyoza)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Leaves Chinese cabbage, minced (up to 5)
1bunchNira, minced
2largesGreen onions, minced
2Cloves garlic, minced
1smallPiece ginger, grated
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonWhite pepper
1dashJapanese soy sauce
1tablespoonSesame oil
1tablespoonPeanut oil
1poundsGround pork
4Minced shittake mushrooms (up to 5)
Gyoza skins

Directions

Nira is a vegetable sold in bunches in oriental groceries, and has a garlic flavor.

Pour boiling water over cabbage and allow to sit for ½ min., then drain and rinse with cold water. Combine with remaining ingredients and mix coarsely with fingers. Place a tablespoon of filling in gyoza skin and crimp edges. Place small amount of oil in frying pan and heat. Place gyoza in pan and fry over med heat until lightly browned on one side. Add 3 tablespoons of water to pan, and cover. Allow gyoza to steam a couple of minutes. Serve with dipping sauce of soy and sesame oil.

Posted to rec.food.recipes by japlady@... (Rebecca Radnor) on Mon, 13 Feb 1995.