Smashed Gyozas Crispy Pan-Fried (Printable)

Crispy pan-fried dumplings with savory pork filling and golden bottoms. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 7 oz ground pork
02 - 1 cup napa cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
06 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
07 - 1 tsp ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 tsp sugar
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Dumplings

10 - 16 store-bought wonton wrappers
11 - 2 tbsp neutral oil
12 - Water as needed

→ Dipping Sauce

13 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
14 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tsp chili oil
16 - 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a bowl, combine ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
02 - Lay out wonton wrappers on a clean surface. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper.
03 - Moisten the edges of each wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper over the filling to form a half-moon and press gently to seal. Flatten slightly with your palm to smash the dumpling.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place half the dumplings in the pan flat side down and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden.
05 - Add 2 tbsp water to the pan and cover immediately. Steam for 2-3 minutes until the wrappers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
06 - Remove the lid and cook for another 1 minute to re-crisp the bottoms. Repeat with remaining dumplings and oil.
07 - Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl.
08 - Serve gyozas hot with the dipping sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and Easy: Ready in just 32 minutes using convenient store-bought wrappers.
  • Texture Heaven: The "smash" technique creates an extra-crispy base while keeping the top tender and juicy.
  • Versatile: Perfect as a fast weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.
  • Dairy-Free: A naturally dairy-free recipe that packs a punch of flavor.
02 -
  • Steam Control: Make sure the lid fits tightly on your skillet to trap the steam, ensuring the filling cooks through perfectly.
  • Batch Cooking: Do not overcrowd the pan; cooking in two batches ensures every dumpling has enough space to crisp up properly.
  • Temperature: Keep the heat at medium-high to get that golden crust without burning the wrappers before the meat is cooked.
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