Salted Mackerel and Umeboshi Gyoza Dumplings

1. 1

   Cook the mackerel on both sides until browned.

2. 2

   I pan fried them in a frying pan.

3. 3

   You can microwave or grill them if you like!

4. 4

   Flake the fish.

5. 5

   Chop up the umeboshi (pits removed).

6. 6

   Finely chop the shiso leaves.

7. 7

   You can add some of the fish skin, finely chopped, if you like - it's delicious!

8. 8

   Put all the ingredients in step 2 in a bowl and mix with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.

9. 9

   Make the gyoza dumpings.

10. 10

    Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a frying pan and put the gyoza dumplings in.

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    Turn up the heat to high.

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    Add enough water to cover the bottom of the frying pan.

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    Cover with a lid and steam-cook the dumplings.

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    Turn down the heat to medium about halfway through.

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    When all the water in the pan is gone, drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over the dumpings.

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    Put the lid back on and cook until the dumplings are crispy and browned on the bottom.

17. 17

    Done!

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    The gyoza dumplings look like this on the inside.

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    These appeared on a recipe card issued by Moranbon (a famous yakiniku barbecue chain in Japan).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.