Smashed Gyozas Crispy Pan-Fried (Printable)

Crispy pan-fried dumplings with pork filling, ready in 30 minutes using simple wonton wrappers.

# What You 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 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
07 - 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Dumplings

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

→ Dipping Sauce

13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon chili oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# How-To:

01 - Combine ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and black pepper in a bowl. 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 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place half the dumplings flat side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
05 - Add 2 tablespoons water to the pan and cover immediately. Steam for 2 to 3 minutes until the wrappers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
06 - Remove the lid and cook for 1 minute to re-crisp the bottoms. Repeat steps 3 through 5 with the remaining dumplings and oil.
07 - Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl.
08 - Transfer gyozas to a serving plate and serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Hacks:

01 -
  • Incredibly quick with a 20-minute preparation time.
  • Uses convenient store-bought wonton wrappers.
  • The "smashing" technique creates a larger surface area for extra crispiness.
  • Easy to customize with different proteins or vegetables.
02 -
  • Ensure the oil is hot before adding the gyozas to the pan to get an instant sear.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary to maintain a high heat.
  • When steaming, use just enough water to create steam without making the wrappers soggy.
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