Gyoza with Variations

Makes 120 - 130

gyoza

For the Dumplings:

2 lb {908 g} 2

double packages of dumpling wrappers.

1 lb {454 g} 1

double package of dumpling wrapper in reserve.

Should only need two, but have extra incase there is extra filling. You can freeze the wrappers for use in the future.

Prepare Cabbage (removing water)

Cut core from cabbage. Separate tougher white stem from delicate leaf part and cut into chunks. Pulse separately using food processor until minced but not pulverized. Mix thoroughly and let sit for 20 minutes.

2 - 3 lb {908-1362 g}

Napa Cabbage

1 tsp {6.0 g}

salt

Variation 1: Nira (Garlic Chives)

Wash throughly,chop roughly then mince in food processor

1 - 2 lb {454-908 g}

Nira leaves

Classic 1 lb is light, 2lb is very heavy on the flavour.

Variation 2: Leek and Ginger

Wash thorughly, chop roughly then mince in food processor

3/4 lb {340 g} 1

medium leek

Mince & reserve

60 g	ginger, microplaned

Variation 3: Onion and Ginger

Wash thorughly, chop roughly then mince in food processor

{50 g} 2

large bunches of green onions

Mince & reserve

60 g	ginger,microplaned

Squeeze Water from Cabbage

Using clean towel and approximately 1 cup at a time squeeze water from the sitting cabbage. Reserve liquid.

Beat Meat

Mix well for approximately 15 minutes

900 g

ground pork

1/2 tsp {1.2 g}

white pepper

1 1/2 - 2 tsp {9.1-12 g}

salt

Slowly add reserved cabbage juice up to obtain desired consistency.

1 cup {89 g}

reserved cabbage juice

Combine

Once meat is of desired "stringy" consistency add prepared vegetables and mix well.

Cook 1-2 tsp of filling at a time and adjust salt and pepper.

Wrap

1	Portable tray stand, chair.

Left tray (Plastic)

1/2

meat mixture to dinner plate and get butter knife. Keep rest in fridge.

ramekin of water

packages of partially opened wrappers.

1 - 2

paper towels

Right Tray

1	half sheet pan lined with parchment.

Pleating:

Pleats are on the far side. Start on right end and create one large fold, then using remainder, fold in 4-5 times, then do the other end.

Freeze then transfer to bags.

Note	2021-11-22 Reducing ginger, more ginger flavlor can be added by adding ginger to dipping sauce

Note

2022-11-24

{12 g} 4

cloves garlic

30 g

ginger

{50 g} 2

bunches scallions

1 tsp {6.0 g}

salt

1500 g

diced napa, sauteed

1000 g

ground pork

1/2 tsp {1.2 g}

white pepper

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