# Smashed Gyozas

A quick and simple way to enjoy dumplings without the extensive wrapping process.

- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- bowl
- knife
- cutting board
- grater
- spoons
- microwave
- nonstick skillet
- spatula

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DO6ROI_j0FD/?igsh=dzN5OTBnZjJyM3Zo
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/07b4f30b-b652-4877-9011-4cc03c99417e
- Extracted: 2025-11-02

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