Kimchi Gyoza

Kimchi Gyoza

von | Apr. 10, 2025 | APPETIZER, JAPANESE, SPICY, UP TO 30 MINUTES, VEGAN

Kimchi Gyoza

Kimchi Gyoza

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April 10, 2025 by Kimberly

Crispy, spicy, a little funky in the best way. These little pan-fried dumplings pack serious flavor. Perfect for when you’re craving something cozy but still want to feel mildly impressive.

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TOTAL TIME

30 min

SERVES

20 gyoza

DIET

vegan

EVERY RECIPE DESERVES

A Little Love Letter

There’s something weirdly comforting about standing over a hot pan, crisping up dumplings that smell like spice, garlic, and pure satisfaction. I used my homemade version (linked here if you want to try it), but honestly, store-bought kimchi will do just fine. No judgment.

Serve these right out of the pan while they’re still sizzling, with this dipping sauce. They work perfectly as an appetizer, a dinner for one (or two if you’re sharing), or even as a party snack that disappears suspiciously fast.

Leftovers? Rare, but if you do have a few, pop them into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a pan to keep that crispiness alive. They also freeze like a dream just pan-fry straight from frozen.

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Homemade Kimchi
Kimchi Gyoza
Kimchi Gyoza
Homemade Kimchi

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 20 gyoza
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Description

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

  • large pan with a lid
  • small bowl

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. If you’re making your own kimchi and gyoza wrappers: amazing. If not, no worries! Just use store-bought and make sure to thaw the wrappers before using.
  2. Set up your kimchi, the gyoza wrappers, and a small bowl of cold water. Also, prep a large plate dusted with a bit of flour to place your finished dumplings. Now put on your favorite series or podcast and get into your folding zone.
  3. Take one wrapper and place about 1–1.5 teaspoons of kimchi filling in the center. Dip your finger in the water and moisten the edge of the top half of the wrapper. Fold it up like a taco and press the left tip with your left hand. Then, using your right thumb and index finger, create small pleats along the top edge, pressing each one firmly into the back side of the wrapper. Continue pleating until it’s sealed and you’re holding your first little dumpling. Place it on the floured plate. Don’t stress if it’s not perfect, this takes a bit of practice. Scroll down for the video tutorial at the end of the recipe if you need a visual! Repeat until all the wrappers and filling are used up.
  4. Once all your gyoza are ready, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and place as many gyoza as will fit flat-side down in the pan. Let them fry for a few minutes until the bottoms are golden and crispy. Lower the heat, carefully pour in a splash of water, and immediately cover with the lid. Be careful, the oil shouldn’t be too hot or it might splatter! The gyoza will now steam. Keep the lid on until the wrappers turn translucent, about 10–15 minutes. If the water evaporates before they’re done, just add a little more.
  5. Once translucent, remove the lid, turn the heat back up to medium, and let them crisp up again for 5 more minutes. Remove and repeat with the next batch.
  6. Serve all your gyoza hot with this easy dipping sauce and a sprinkle of shichimi spice. Oh, and this cucumber salad goes so good with it.
  • Cook Time: 30 min

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Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

von | März 12, 2024 | 60 TO 120 MINUTES, APPETIZER, ASIAN, CHINESE, COMFORT FOOD, DINNER, DOUGH, LUNCH, OMNIVORE, PORK, SPICY, UMAMI

Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

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March 12, 2024 by Kimberly

Dive into the world of flavors with these pan-fried pork Dumplings! Perfectly golden, irresistibly tasty, and just the right crunch to satisfy your cravings.

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TOTAL TIME

1 hr + 15 min

SERVES

40 dumplings

DIET

omnivore

EVERY RECIPE DESERVES

A Little Love Letter

Discover the joy of making juicy pan-fried pork Dumplings at home! A staple in Asian cuisine, these dumplings are a perfect blend of juicy filling and crispy skin. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they’re sure to become a family favorite. Whether you’re a dumpling enthusiast or a first-timer, follow this simple guide to bring a taste of tradition into your kitchen.

Serve these golden delights with a side of dumpling dipping sauce. These juicy pan-fried pork Dumplings are best enjoyed hot, allowing the flavors to truly shine. They make a fantastic appetizer, a satisfying main, or a delightful side dish. Pair with a fresh cucumber salad or a steaming bowl of soup to complete a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to impress.

Store leftover dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in a pan to retain their crispiness or microwave if in a hurry. You can also freeze them immediately after filling, so you always have fresh dumplings on hand.

Hi, I'm Kimberly!

Hi, I'm Kimberly.

A hopeless romantic when it comes to food. Every recipe I share is a love letter to food itself. I’m so glad you’re here. Make yourself at home and stay a while.

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Kimberly

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Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings
Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

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Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

Juicy Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings

  • Author: Kimberly
  • Total Time: 75 min
  • Yield: 40
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Description

GOOD TO HAVE ON HAND

  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • large pan with lid

 

Ingredients

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  • 40 dumpling wrappers
  • 400 grams minced pork
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3 spring onions
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • all-purpose flour
  • neutral cooking oil

Instructions

  1. Defrost the dumpling wrappers if necessary.
  2. Peel the ginger, finely chop or grate and add to a large bowl.
  3. Peel and finely chop or crush the garlic cloves and add to the ginger in the large bowl.
  4. Separate the spring onions into whites and greens. Cut the white part into fine rings and add to the bowl with the ginger and garlic. Cut the green part into fine strips. Set aside.
  5. Also add the ground meat into the large bowl. Additionally, add: 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground pepper, one egg, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Mix the entire mixture with two chopsticks and set aside.
  6. As preparation for your dumplings, sprinkle a work surface or serving plate with a little flour, so you can place your filled dumplings there before frying them. Without flour, the dough would stick to the surface after a while.
  7. Now, it’s time to fill the dumplings. For this, you will need the bowl with your filling, a small bowl with fresh, cold water, a teaspoon, and the dumpling wrappers.
  8. For the filling and folding feel free to watch my video on this (located at the bottom of this page) as visuals always help 😉 Fill each dumpling wrapper with about 1 tsp of filling. Place the filling in the center of the wrapper. Dab a bit of the cold water on one half of the edges of the wrapper along the edge with a finger. Fold the wrapper in half so that the filling is enclosed by the edges. Press the edges tightly together. Once you have enclosed the filling in the dough, take the two rear corners, moisten one corner from one side and fold the corners onto each other from behind. Press tightly and place the dumpling on the floured work surface. Continue this process until for the remaining dumpling wrappers. For 40 dumplings, this can take about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on your speed.
  9. If you want to freeze the dumplings, I recommend doing it now and not after the dumplings have been fried.
  10. Once you have finished all the dumplings, heat a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of oil to the pan and place as many dumplings as you can fit on the flat side in the pan. Let them fry for a few minutes until the bottom has become crispy. Then reduce the heat to low and pour a little water into the pan. Immediately cover the pan with the lid. Be careful that the oil in the pan is not too hot, otherwise there is a risk of burning. The dumplings will now be steamed with the water in the pan. Keep the lid closed until the dumpling skins have become translucent. This can take about 10-15 minutes. If they are not yet translucent and there is no more water in the pan, simply add some more. Now you can remove the lid and turn the heat back up to medium. Let them fry for about 5 more minutes without the lid, so that the bottom of the dumplings can become crispy again. Remove the dumplings from the pan and process the next batch in the same way.
  11. When all the dumplings are done, serve them in a bowl with this dumpling dipping sauce and the green parts of the spring onion. You can also top them with roasted sesame seeds if you like.
  • Passive Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 45 min

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