- Can I use ready-made dough?
- Yes, frozen 'Gyoza' or 'Wonton' wrappers are perfect (round ones).
- Why is the filling dry?
- Chicken breast is very lean. Add a little oil or use minced thigh.
Vietnamese chicken dumplings (pan-fried)
This dumpling is born in the spirit of lightness. Chicken and ginger form a fresh, lively pair, complemented by the deep, toasted flavour of sesame oil. The fry-steam technique (used by the Japanese for gyoza, Chinese for potstickers) gives the best texture: crisp underneath, soft on top.
Ingredients
20
pcs
Mandu or Gyoza wrappers (ready-made)
200
g
Chicken breast mince (or thigh)
2
pcs
Spring onions (sliced)
2
cloves
Garlic (grated)
10
g
Fresh ginger (grated)
1
tbsp
Soy sauce
1
tsp
Fish sauce
1
tbsp
Sesame oil
1
pinch
Salt
1
pinch
Pepper
100
ml
Water (for steaming)
1
tbsp
Vegetable oil (for frying)
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Equipment Needed
- Grater (for ginger, garlic)
- Non-stick frying pan with lid
- Mixing bowl
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Soya
Fish
Instructions
1
✓
Mix the minced chicken with the grated garlic, ginger, spring onion and liquid seasonings. Let stand for 10 minutes.
Tip: Ginger enzymes (zingibain) help tenderise the meat, but don't leave it too long or it can become mushy.
2
✓
Moisten the edge of the wrapper with water. Place a spoonful of filling in the centre, fold in half, and press together (you can pleat it if you know how).
Tip: Water dissolves the starch in the dough, acting as 'glue'.
3
✓
Heat the oil in the pan. Place the dumplings in and fry the bottoms over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Tip: Don't move them, let them brown!
4
✓
Pour in the water and IMMEDIATELY cover. Steam for approx. 5-6 minutes until the water evaporates and the dough cooks.
Tip: The steam cooks the filling and the upper part of the dough.
5
✓
Remove the lid and fry for another 1 minute so the bottom regains its crispiness.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 20 pcs Mandu or Gyoza wrappers (ready-made)
- 200 g Chicken breast mince (or thigh)
- 2 pcs Spring onions (sliced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
- 10 g Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Fish sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Pepper
- 100 ml Water (for steaming)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil (for frying)