what is gyoza

Gyoza is a type of Japanese dumpling that is usually filled with ground meat, cabbage, Chinese chives, ginger, and garlic. The thin dough wrappers allow for a crispy outside when pan-fried and a juicy inside. Gyoza is similar to the Chinese dumpling jiaozi, and it was introduced to Japan in the early 1800s from mainland China. During World War II, Japanese soldiers returning home from the Japanese-backed puppet state of Manchukuo in northeastern China brought back recipes for jiaozi, which led to the development of the Japanese version of the dumpling. Gyoza is usually filled with pork and cabbage filling, but it can also be filled with other ingredients such as seafood, prawns, minced lamb, or tofu. Gyoza is typically pan-fried or steamed and served with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, chili flakes, garlic, or ginger. It can also be boiled or deep-fried. Gyoza is a popular dish in Japan and can be found in restaurants, homes, and supermarkets throughout the country.