Authentic Fragrant Gyoza with Star Anise

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   Finely chop the cabbage and Chinese chives.

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   You can use a food processor to chop the cabbage.

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   Combine the cabbage, Chinese chives, and all the flavouring ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

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   Use your hand first and switch to a spoon after the ingredients are almost combined.

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   Wrap the filling in the gyoza skins and fry them.

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   [Method 1 for frying gyoza in a non-stick frying pan:] Heat oil and arrange the gyoza in the pan.

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   Once the bottoms of the gyoza have lightly browned, increase the heat to medium.

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   Fill the pan with water to immerse the gyoza half way to the top, and cover with a lid.

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   [Method 2 for frying gyoza in a non-stick frying pan:] Once the water evaporates and the meat sizzles inside the gyoza skins, drizzle in some oil and turn the heat to high.

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    Continue to fry.

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    [Method 1 for frying gyoza in a cast iron pan:] Heat the frying pan until very hot and pour in some oil.

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    Arrange the gyoza in the pan and fry until the bottoms are lightly brown.

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    [Method 2 for frying gyoza in a cast iron pan:] Fill the pan with water to immerse the gyoza half way to the top, and turn the heat down to medium.

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    Cover with a lid.

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    [Method 3 for frying gyoza in a cast iron pan:] Once the water has almost evaporated and the meat sizzles in the gyoza skins, pour in some oil and increase the heat to high.

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    Continue to fry.

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    [Method 4 for frying gyoza in a cast iron pan:] Once the water has completely gone and the bottom of the gyoza is golden brown, they are ready.

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    They shouldn't stick to the bottom of the pan, so you can remove them easily.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.