How to make Japanese Gyoza

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