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Prepare the alpine leek (or ramps) .
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Remove the red stems.
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Remove any thin membranes if there is any.
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Rinse well with water.
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Clean up well to remove all the dirt and bugs.
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Chop the alpine leek coarsely.
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If the leaves are large, cut them lengthwise also.
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In a bowl, combine the chopped leek and all the ingredients.
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Mix well until sticky, about 5 minutes.
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Prepare the gyoza dumpling skins and a small amount of water (not listed).
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Place the filling onto the skin with a spoon.
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Apply some water along the edge of the skin and wrap the filling creating the pleats.
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Wrap all the filling with the skins.
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Drizzle the sesame oil in a skillet.
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Do not turn on the heat yet.
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Place the gyoza dumplings with the flat sides down, so the bottom is coated with the sesame oil.
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Dissolve the katakuriko really well into the water.
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Pour the katakuriko slurry into the skillet.
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Cover the skillet and turn on the heat.
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Cook over medium heat for about 7 minutes.
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Remove the lid and cook for another 7 minutes.
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Once the water evaporates, turn the gyoza dumplings over.
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Heat them about 1 minute and they are done.
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