Crispy Pork Gyoza with a Side of Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• Gyoza:
• 4 ounces water chestnuts, drained
• 3 green onions
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 ounces canned pineapple, drained
• 1 ½ tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
• ½ tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
• ½ teaspoon Sriracha sauce
• ½ teaspoon sesame oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• ¼ teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) package sausage (such as Old Folks®)
• 2 (12 ounce) packages round gyoza wrappers
• Dipping Sauce:
• ½ cup rice vinegar
• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• vegetable oil for frying

Step 1

Combin the water chestnuts, green onions, egg, pineapple, gochujang, parsley, hoisin sauce, Sriracha, sesame oil, black pepper, ginger, and fish sauce in a food processor. Pulse everything until it’s finely chopped and well mixed. Then add the sausage and pulse just a few more times until everything is combined but still has some texture.

Step 2

Lay out about four gyoza wrappers on a clean surface. Fill a small bowl with water and use your finger to moisten half the edge of each wrapper. Spoon about half a tablespoon of filling into the center, fold the wrapper in half, and pinch it closed by making 5 or 6 little pleats along the edge. Place the finished gyoza on a plate and cover them with a damp paper towel so they don’t dry out. Keep going until you’ve used up all the wrappers and filling.

Step 3

For the dipping sauce, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, and fresh ginger in a bowl. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to about 375°F (190°C). Fry the gyoza in small batches — about 3 or 4 at a time — until they turn a nice golden brown, which should take around 3 minutes per batch. Serve them right away with the dipping sauce and enjoy!