Steamed Gyoza Dumplings with Garlic Soy Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Delicate steamed pork and vegetable gyoza served with a tangy garlic soy dipping sauce, perfect for an appetizer or snack. This Japanese recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground pork, green cabbage, green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 8 oz ground pork
• 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage
• 3 stalks finely chopped green onions
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 30 pieces gyoza wrappers
• 1/4 cup (for steaming) water
• 3 tbsp soy sauce (dipping)
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 clove minced garlic (dipping)
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 8 oz ground pork, 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage, 3 finely chopped green onions, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp sesame oil. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Place one gyoza wrapper on a clean surface and spoon about 1 tbsp filling into the center. Moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper in half, pleating the edges to seal completely. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Arrange dumplings upright in a large non-stick skillet with a tight-fitting lid, spacing them so they don’t touch. Pour 1/4 cup water into the skillet and immediately cover with the lid.
4. Step 4: Steam dumplings over medium heat for 8 minutes until the water evaporates and the dumpling skins turn translucent and tender.
5. Step 5: For the dipping sauce, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1/4 tsp chili flakes in a small bowl. Serve dumplings hot with the dipping sauce on the side.