Gyoza

These "dumplings" can be pan-fried or steamed. Serve with the dipping sauce. Make it as spicy as you like by either using spicy sesame oil or Tabasco sauce, to taste.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• Filling

• 3⁄4 lb  ground lean pork
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  minced green onion
• 1⁄4 cup  minced cilantro
• 1  package wonton wrapper

• Dipping Sauce

• 1⁄3 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
• 1  tablespoon  sesame oil
•  Tabasco sauce

Directions

1. Mix the ground pork, minced garlic, sugar, cornstarch, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, green onions, and cilantro in a medium bowl.
2. Place approximately 1 teaspoon filling on a gyoza wrapper. Moisten edges with water to seal.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Ad 1/2-1/3 of the filled gyoza in a single layer.
4. Cook 1 minute or until lightly browned on one side. Add 1/4 cup water to pan.
5. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all water is absorbed, about 3 minutes.
6. Remove gyoza and place on a serving platter, browned side up. Serve with dipping sauce on side.