Smashed Gyozas
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Slice 4 scallions and add to a bowl.
- 2Mince a handful of garlic cloves and add to the bowl.
- 3Grate some ginger and add to the bowl.
- 4Season with 1 tsp of white pepper.
- 5Add 2 tsp of cornstarch.
- 6Add 2 tsp of sugar.
- 7Add 1 tsp of chicken powder.
- 8Add 2 tbsp of soy sauce.
- 9Mix in about a pound of ground pork.
- 10Microwave a small amount to taste for seasoning.
- 11Adjust seasoning by adding more soy sauce, white pepper, and chicken powder as needed.
- 12Continue mixing until the meat gets a little sticky and tacky.
- 13Thaw some pre-made dumpling wrappers.
- 14Dip each wrapper in some cornstarch to prevent sticking.
- 15Spread a generous amount of the filling onto each wrapper and set aside.
- 16Heat a nonstick skillet to medium-high.
- 17Press each dumpling onto the pan, meat-side down.
- 18Use a spatula to flatten and spread the meat like a smash burger.
- 19Once browned, flip and fry the dumpling wrapper in the rendered pork fat.
- 20To serve, fold like a taco.
- 21Drizzle on your favorite dumpling sauce and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4 sliced scallions
- handful minced garlic cloves
- grated ginger
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp chicken powder
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 pound ground pork
- pre-made dumpling wrappers
Equipment
bowlknifecutting boardgraterspoonsmicrowavenonstick skilletspatula
Tips
- Continue mixing the meat until it gets sticky and tacky to ensure it stays together when smashed.
- Dip dumpling wrappers in cornstarch to prevent sticking.