Ingredients

  • 1/2 heads Cabbage Chopped
  • 1 pound Ground Pork (sausage Is Optional For A Spicier Taste)
  • 1/2 bunches Chopped Chives
  • 1/2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
  • 2- 1/2 Tablespoons Grated Fresh Ginger
  • 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Cooking Rice Wine (sake)
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 60 whole Gyoza Wrappers (found Near Tofu In Most Grocery Stores)

Method

  • *I use my hands to mix this*
  • Place chopped cabbage in a large and add all ingredients minus the vegetable oil and the wrappers.
  • Mix well until combined.
  • Holding a wrapper in one hand, place 1 tsp.
  • of the mixture into the center of the wrapper.
  • Using your finger, dip into water and wet down one side of the wrapper (this acts as a glue).
  • Bring one side of the wrapper to meet the other side.
  • Then make 4-5 pleats to enclose filling into a neat bundle.
  • *Freeze unwanted dumplings in freezer bags*
  • In a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat, heat 2 tbs.
  • of oil.
  • Place dumplings close together and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add water to the pans until it comes halfway up the side of the dumplings.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat until all water has evaporated.
  • Remove lid and add 2 tbs.
  • oil to pan and cook until bottoms are brown.
  • Can be dipped in soy sauce and are best served over rice.
  • Enjoy!