Miso-Filled Gyoza with Hidden Ginger Sauce

Plump dumplings filled with a hidden miso-ginger mixture, served with a tangy ginger-scallion dipping sauce.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Asian

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 12 dumpling wrappers
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp finely chopped scallions
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine ground pork, 2 tbsp miso paste, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 3 tbsp chopped scallions, mixing until sticky.
2. Step 2: Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper, fold into a half-moon shape, and crimp edges firmly with a fork to seal.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange gyoza in a single layer, seam-side down, and cook for 2 minutes until golden.
4. Step 4: Add 1/4 cup water to the skillet, cover immediately, and steam for 6 minutes until water evaporates and wrappers are translucent.
5. Step 5: Uncover and cook for 1 more minute to crisp the bottoms.
6. Step 6: While gyoza cooks, whisk 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp grated ginger, and 1 tsp sesame seeds in a small bowl to make the hidden sauce.
7. Step 7: Serve gyoza hot with the ginger sauce for dipping, ensuring the miso filling reveals its umami depth with every bite.