Recipe
Garlic fried dumplings (Gyoza)

Ingredients (2 servings)
| Chives | 1/2 bunch (40 g) |
|---|---|
| Minced garlic | 2 tablespoons |
| Minced pork | 100g |
| Salt | A pinch |
| Black pepper | A pinch |
| [A] Soy sauce | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
| [A] Kadoya roasted sesame oil | 1 teaspoon |
| Gyoza dumpling wrappers | 12 |
| Kadoya roasted sesame oil | 3 tablespoons |
| Lemon to taste |
Directions (30 min)
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Cut chives and garlic into chunks.
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Put minced pork, salt, and black pepper in a bowl and knead until meat is smooth.
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Add the chives and garlic from (1) and [A] to (2) and mix well.
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Leave a space of 1cm from the edge of the dumpling wrapper and place 1/12 of (3) flat on the wrapper with a knife.
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Brush the edge of the wrapper with water and fold the wrapper in half. Press down the edge of the wrapper with the tip of a fork to close tightly. Make 12 pieces.
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Pour sesame oil in a frying pan over low heat and immediately put in the dumplings. Fry over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, then turn the dumplings upside down and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes.
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When all the dumplings are browned and the surface is crispy, drain off the oil.
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Serve with a squeeze of lemon, if desired.