# Components:
→ Filling
01 - 7 oz ground pork or ground chicken
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 fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Dumplings
10 - 16 store-bought wonton wrappers
11 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or sunflower)
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
# Method steps:
01 - Combine ground pork, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture becomes sticky.
02 - Arrange wonton wrappers on a clean work surface. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper, keeping edges clean to ensure proper sealing.
03 - Lightly moisten the outer edges of each wrapper with water using your fingertip. Fold wrapper over filling to create a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly to seal, then gently flatten with your palm to create the characteristic smashed gyoza shape.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place half the gyozas flat-side down in the pan, leaving space between each. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bottoms develop a deep golden-brown crust.
05 - Carefully add 2 tablespoons water to the pan and immediately cover with a tight-fitting lid. Steam for 2 to 3 minutes until wrappers become translucent and filling is completely cooked through.
06 - Remove lid and continue cooking for 1 additional minute to evaporate remaining moisture and recrisp the bottoms. Transfer cooked gyozas to a plate and repeat cooking process with remaining oil and dumplings.
07 - Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl until well combined.
08 - Arrange hot gyozas on a serving platter and serve immediately with dipping sauce alongside.
