Pan-Fried Gyoza with Pork and Ginger Filling

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

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Tender pork and ginger dumplings pan-fried until golden on one side and steamed to juicy perfection inside. This Japanese-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground pork, green onions, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Japanese cuisine 290 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork
2, finely chopped green onions
1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
2, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 cup, finely shredded cabbage
30 pieces gyoza wrappers
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground pork, 2 finely chopped green onions, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 cup finely shredded cabbage. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 2: Place 1 heaping tsp of filling in the center of one gyoza wrapper (total 30 pieces). Moisten the wrapper edges with water, fold in half, and pleat the edges to seal tightly.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the gyoza in the skillet flat side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
Step 4: Carefully pour 1/2 cup water into the skillet, cover immediately, and reduce heat to medium. Steam the gyoza for 5-6 minutes until the water evaporates and the filling is cooked through.
Step 5: Remove the lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottoms before serving hot with dipping sauce.