Description
Smash Gyoza is a trendy, crispy-bottomed take on classic Japanese dumplings, where gyoza are pressed flat and pan-fried until golden and crunchy, served with a savory dipping sauce.
Ingredients
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- 20 gyoza (store-bought or homemade, any filling)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp chili oil or chili crisp (optional)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the gyoza flat-side down in the pan and gently press with a spatula to slightly flatten them.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until bottoms are golden and crispy.
- Add water to the pan and immediately cover with a lid to steam for 4–5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and allow remaining water to evaporate. Optionally, drizzle with sesame oil and cook another 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili oil, and sugar to make the dipping sauce.
- Transfer smash gyoza to a serving plate, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use a heavy spatula to gently press gyoza without tearing them.
- Homemade or frozen gyoza both work well—adjust cook time accordingly.
- Double the sauce for extra dipping or drizzling over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gyoza
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg