Making dumplings at home is easier than you might think.
Gyoza, specifically, are great for prepping in a large batch. They are a crowd-pleasing meal for hosting or feeding a family. Freeze extras, which can be in minutes for a quick meal.
They are also flexible — once you understand the gyoza filling equation you can use any kind of ground meat, vegetables, or seasonings.
Gyoza Filling Framework
Follow the gyoza filling equation below, buy some dumpling wrappers (check the frozen section or your nearest international grocery store), and you’re ready to go.
Gyoza Components
- 1-2 lbs (450-900 g) of gyoza filling (using the equation above)*
- 1 pack (40-60 sheets) of Gyoza or dumpling wrappers
- Neutral oil & water, for pan frying and steaming
Once you have your ingredients sorted, have a folding party — which can be a fun communal event.
Bonus sauce framework
- 3 parts soy sauce
- 1 part rice vinegar
- .5 part sesame or chili oil (optional)
- Minced scallion (optional)
This goes hard as a general dipping sauce or stir-fry sauce too.
Dumplings are a great candidate for making use of spare ground meat in the freezer.
