gyozas
Pan-fried Japanese dumplings
Gyozas is the plural of gyoza, a Japanese dumpling with a thin wheat wrapper crimped around a filling of ground meat and vegetables.
They're typically pan-fried until the bottom crisps while the top steams, creating a contrast of textures: We ordered gyozas as an appetizer.
The word comes from Japanese, itself borrowed from Chinese.
Pan-fried filled dumpling
- jiaoziChinese filled dumplings
- wontonStuffed Chinese pasta pocket
- momoSouth Asian filled dumpling
- pierogiFilled Central European dumpling
pelmeni · shumai · baozi · ravioli · tortellini · empanada · samosa
Pig as food
- cabbageLeafy vegetable head
- chivesMild allium herb
- garlicPungent culinary bulb
- gingerPungent culinary rhizome
shrimp · chicken · scallions · sesame oil · tofu · minced · shiitake · ground meat
Fermented bean condiment
- rice vinegarFermented grain condiment
- chili oilPepper-steeped fat
- ponzuJapanese citrus soy sauce
- sesameOilseed for tahini
garlic · ginger · scallion · spicy · tangy · savory · condiment
Chinese filled dumplings
- izakayaJapanese bar with snacks
- ramenJapanese noodle soup
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
- tempuraJapanese battered fried food
yakitori · bento · miso · shoyu · umami · nori · matcha · edamame
Brittle and snapping
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- sizzleSound of frying
- skilletShallow pan for frying
- searBurn the outside
browning · crust · caramelization · nonstick · flip · spatula · oil · sauté
Initiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- small plateDiminutive dining disc
- hors d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
- tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
mezze · dim sum · izakaya · snack · nibble · shareable · party food · potluck
potsticker
Pan-fried filled dumpling
pierogi · pelmeni · shumai · baozi · ravioli · tortellini · empanada · samosa
pork
Pig as food
ginger · shrimp · chicken · scallions · sesame oil · tofu · minced · shiitake · ground meat · vegetables
soy sauce
Fermented bean condiment
- rice vinegarFermented grain condiment
- chili oilPepper-steeped fat
- ponzuJapanese citrus soy sauce
sesame · garlic · ginger · scallion · spicy · tangy · savory · condiment
jiaozi
Chinese filled dumplings
tempura · yakitori · bento · miso · shoyu · umami · nori · matcha · edamame · sashimi
crispy
Brittle and snapping
sear · browning · crust · caramelization · nonstick · flip · spatula · oil · sauté · charred
starter
Initiator of action
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- small plateDiminutive dining disc
- hors d'oeuvreSmall savory appetizer
tapas · mezze · dim sum · izakaya · snack · nibble · shareable · party food · potluck · side dish