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Japanese gyoza dumplings recipe by Gosto Lagos

Recipe of Japanese Gyoza

Gyoza was introduced to Japan from China, but underwent a delightful transformation. The dough became thinner. The taste was enriched with Japanese spices and sauces. Even the cooking method changed: gyoza is pan-fried on one side, then steamed to ensure a crispy bottom and tender top.

Ingredients for 5-8 servings:

For the filling:

  • 300 gr ground pork, chicken or beef
  • 150 gr Chinese cabbage (napa), chopped
  • 100 gr shrimps, peeled, deveined and chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda (a pinch)
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (if you don’t have it, you can replace dark with light soy sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sake (or shaoxing wine)
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 3-4 scallions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1-2 cloves finely diced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper
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Recipe of Japanese Spicy Miso Ramen Soup

We have tasted countless versions of ramen soup in Japan and settled on this Spicy Miso Ramen recipe, which is our favourite by far. It’s a perfect example of cultural influences and creativity that define Japanese cuisine. The recipe has over 30 ingredients, some of which were inherited from neighbouring countries (China and Korea). We will start with preparing the broth and flavoured oil, continue with the spicy miso tare, and finish with assembling the final dish with chicken, noodles and toppings. The result will be a flavourful bowl of ramen, topped with marinated eggs, making it an ideal main course.

Ingredients for 10 servings:

For the broth:

  • 2 chickens
  • 2 garlic bulbs, halved
  • 2 medium-sized onions, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 6-8 thick slices of ginger
  • 2-3 medium-sized carrots
  • 8 green onions
  • 10 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 kombu sheet (10 x 10 cm)
  • 4 litres water
  • 2 chicken stock cubes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dashi powder (optional)
  • 1 cup sake
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