Smashed Gyozas Crispy Pan-Fried (Printable)

Crispy pan-fried dumplings with pork filling and golden bottoms

# What You’ll Need:

→ Filling

01 - 7 oz ground pork
02 - 1 cup napa cabbage, finely shredded
03 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
07 - 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Dumplings

10 - 16 store-bought wonton wrappers
11 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil
12 - Water as needed

→ Dipping Sauce

13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon chili oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine ground pork, shredded napa cabbage, sliced green onions, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, sugar, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
02 - Lay wonton wrappers on a clean work surface. Place 1 heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges with water and fold each wrapper over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press gently to seal and flatten slightly with your palm.
03 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange half the dumplings flat side down in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
04 - Add 2 tablespoons water to the pan and immediately cover with a lid. Steam for 2 to 3 minutes until the wrappers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
05 - Remove the lid and cook for an additional 1 minute to re-crisp the bottoms. Transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving plate. Repeat the pan-frying, steaming, and re-crisping process with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and dumplings.
06 - Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl. Stir to combine.
07 - Arrange the hot dumplings on a serving platter and serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that restaurant-quality crispy-and-tender texture without wrestling with dumpling dough or spending hours on precise folds.
  • The whole filling comes together in one bowl, and wonton wrappers mean you're actually done prepping in under ten minutes.
  • They're naturally dairy-free and pair beautifully with a cold beer or hot tea, making them perfect for both casual dinners and impressing guests.
02 -
  • Don't skip the re-crisping step after steaming; that final minute of uncovered cooking is what separates a mushy dumpling from a textural marvel.
  • Wonton wrappers are more fragile than dumpling wrappers, so seal them gently and don't overwork them or they'll tear and leak during cooking.
03 -
  • Use a nonstick skillet without question; regular pans will stick no matter how much oil you use, and you'll end up frustrated.
  • Don't let the filling get warm before you cook; cold filling stays plump and tender instead of releasing moisture that turns the wrapper soggy.
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