I did a presentation on dumpling, also known as potsticker
for my cooking class.
Below show how dumpling is called in other languages.
Chinese: 饺子（jiǎo zi）
Japanese: 餃子(Gyoza)
I am going to share a few presentation slides with you all
about dumpling.
Ever wonder why potsticker is called pot-sticker?
There are four major ways to prepare dumpling.
Okay, after you all have learned a little bit about dumpling.
Today I am sharing my gyoza making process with my beloved Japanese friend, Kaoru.
My friend recommends the round wraps below which
you can get from a Winco store.
The ingredients for the gyoza fillings are:
Ground chicken
Cabbage
Green onion
Sesame oil
Pepper & Salt
Japanese Sake
Garlic
Ginger
(You're also welcomed to create your own filling.
This is just for references.)
Watch the video below to see Kaoru-sensei teaches you how to wrap a gyoza.
This was my very first attempt. Not too bad.
After an hour....
After you are done wrapping them,
place them on a pan coated with oil.
I mean is PAN-fried gyoza after all.
Fry them until the bottom is crispy and golden,
then add small amount of water.
Cover the lid
to steam and let it sit for approximately 5~7 mins
Remove lid and fry for a bit longer to dry off the potstickers
When they are ready, you need to transfer them to a plate with a "special" technique
Tada! 焼餃子の出来上がりです！
Now you may enjoy the potstickers with
the sauce you preferred.
Once again, there is always an easier or a more complicated way to do something.
You may challenge yourself by wrapping your potstickers in a very fancy way!
Note: The pictures below shows different types of dumplings, they aren't potstickers.
Special thanks to my Japanese friend:
Kaoru
References:
☺Information on Japanese gyoza: http://www.japan-guide.com/r/e107.html☺Japanese website of Gyoza’s recipe: http://cookpad.com/recipe/3399393
☺English website of Gyoza’s recipe: http://www.justonecookbook.com/gyoza
☺Andrea Nguyen’s blog: http://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2013/12/pot-sticker-history.html
☺Another blog about dumplings: http://www.finechoicefoods.com/blog/gyozas-vs-postickers-what-is-the-difference/
☺Dumplings’ history: http://www.history.com/news/hungry-history/delightful-delicious-dumplings
