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Gyoza Caseiro: Pastel Chinês

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
Enjoy homemade Chinese-style dumplings with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors.

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 400 g acelga (chard) (pre-hygienized)
  • 400 g pork mince (lombo)
  • 0.5 bunch nira (Japanese chives) (pre-hygienized, chopped)
  • 1 piece fresh ginger (medium, cubed)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
  • to taste refined salt
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • to taste shoyu (soy sauce)
  • to taste ajinomoto (monosodium glutamate)

Dough

  • 400 g flour
  • 0.75 cup boiling water
  • 0.25 cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Cooking Water

  • as needed hot water for steaming

Instructions 

  • Prepare the filling by chopping vegetables and mixing with minced pork, garlic, ginger, and seasonings.
  • Make the dough by mixing flour with boiling and cold water, then knead until smooth.
  • Roll out dough and cut into small circles, then fill with the prepared mixture.
  • Seal the dumplings and steam in hot water until cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of shoyu or sesame oil to the filling.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Gyoza