Description
Smash Gyoza is a crispy and flavorful Japanese-style dumpling dish where gyoza are pan-fried and smashed flat for extra surface crunch, often served with a savory dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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- 20 store-bought or homemade gyoza (pork, chicken, or veggie)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili oil (optional)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 green onion, finely sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Place gyoza flat-side down in the skillet, spacing slightly apart. Cook for 2–3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
- Add water and immediately cover with a lid. Steam for 4–5 minutes or until water has evaporated and gyoza are cooked through.
- Remove lid and use a spatula or heavy spatula to gently press down and smash each gyoza to flatten slightly, increasing surface contact for extra crispness.
- Drizzle sesame oil around the edges and cook another 1–2 minutes until extra crispy.
- Meanwhile, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil (if using), and sugar in a small bowl for the dipping sauce.
- Transfer gyoza to a plate, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use a heavy spatula or burger press for best smashing results.
- Try different gyoza fillings like shrimp or mushroom for variety.
- Make sure the skillet is nonstick to prevent tearing the gyoza wrappers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gyoza
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg