Amai Chili Gyoza (sweet Chili Gyoza)

Gyoza, also known as potstickers, are a popular Japanese Chinese dish that consists of dumplings filled with savory ingredients. In this recipe, we will be making Amai Chili Gyoza, which features a sweet and spicy chili sauce that perfectly complements the juicy and flavorful filling.

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Amai Chili Gyoza (sweet Chili Gyoza)

Ingredients

  • 24 gyoza wrappers
  • 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
  • 1 cup ground pork
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cabbage, ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of a gyoza wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, then fold the wrapper in half and pleat the edges to seal the gyoza.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the gyoza in the skillet in a single layer and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Steam the gyoza for 5 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.
  5. While the gyoza are cooking, prepare the sweet chili sauce by combining 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  6. Serve the gyoza with the sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
12g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Lid Small saucepan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Grater Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Amai Chili Gyoza as an appetizer or as part of a Japanese Chinese meal. They pair well with a side of steamed rice and a refreshing cucumber salad.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with crumbled firm tofu and finely chopped shiitake mushrooms.

Cost

$15