Gyoza -Japanese dumplings

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Gyoza or wonton wrappers

1 pound lean pork or half and half with beef or use ground poultry

5 leaves of Chinese greens chopped fine

1 stalk green onion cut small

1 clove garlic minced

1 piece of ginger minced

1 egg

1 Tablespoon sesame seed oil

1 Tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine meat, Chinese greens, green onion, garlic, ginger, egg, sesame oil, soy sauce and salt. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling onto a wrapper. Moisten  the top side of wrap with water, pull edges of wrapper toward centre, and pleat in a half moon shape. Heat oil in a non-stick pan  on medium setting. Add gyoza and sauté until the bottoms are brown. Add water to half cover the gyoza. Cover tightly and cook 3-4 minutes. Serve with the sauce. Sprinkle with Japanese chilies if you wish.

gyoza sauce

1 Tablespoon water

3 Tablespoons soy sauce

3 Tablespoons vinegar

1 Tablespoon sake

2 teaspoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

5 drops tobasco sauce

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