Asian Pork Dumplings (Gyoza) – Scratch Recipe
Asian dumplings are a staple weeknight meal in our house. While we could spend money going out, it actually takes less time to make them at home.The hardest part is shaping the dough and sealing the dumplings. With a bit of practice, our 2-year-old daughter has already learned to shape them. If she can do it, you’ve got this!Asian pork dumplings made 100% from scratch.We learned how to make our basic Asian dumplings from the bookAsian Dumplings: Mastering Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Samosas, and More. Since shaping is the hardest part, this book was a huge help. It has dozens of close-up pictures for every type of folding and shaping imaginable.Start by mixing the dough. The dough is simple, made with flour, water and a pinch of salt. It’s a very dry, stiff dough that doesn’t want to come together easily. The simplest method is to add the flour and salt into a food processor, and then drizzle the water in while it’s running.We’ve learned to make the dough in a KitchenAid stand mixer with a do...