Age gyoza is a Japanese dumpling dish filled with seasoned rice and fried until crunchy. They're easy to make and perfect for sharing! Give this deliciousness a try!
Prep the Rice: Warm the rice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Wrap the Rice: Place 1-2 teaspoons of rice in the center of a gyoza wrapper. Lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper in half and press the edges firmly to seal. (You can pleat the edges for a traditional look if desired.)
Fry the Gyoza: Add enough oil to a frying pan and heat it over medium heat. Add the gyoza and fry until the gyoza is golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve: Transfer the gyoza to a plate and serve with the dipping sauce.
Notes
Storage: Store in the refrigerator and eat by the next day. However, for the best texture, enjoy them right away, as they will lose their crunchiness over time.
Ginger-Soy Sauce: Blend 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce, ½ Tbsp Sugar, 1 Tbsp Vinegar, 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil, 1 Scallion (chopped), and one clove Ginger (grated) in a bottle.
Flattening the gyoza allows you to use less oil when frying.
Make the rice filling flavorful by adding other ingredients. See "Mix-in Variations".
Be careful not to add too much rice, as it will make it difficult to seal the wrapper.