餃子
ぎょうざ
gyoza
= gyoza / dumplings
Gyoza (餃子) are Japanese dumplings—crispy-bottomed pockets filled with pork and vegetables. Simple yet deeply satisfying, gyoza represent Japanese comfort food culture.
Gyoza are crescent-shaped dumplings with thin wrappers filled with seasoned pork and chives. Pan-fried until bottoms crisp, gyoza are served with dipping sauce (soy sauce mixed with vinegar and chili oil). Gyoza originated from Chinese dim sum but became distinctly Japanese. Gyoza are eaten as appetizers, side dishes, or light meals. Eating gyoza involves dunking in sauce and consuming in one bite.
Gyoza are best eaten immediately after cooking while crispy.
餃 (dumpling-like) + 子 (child/small thing)
EXAMPLE 1
焼き餃子は、本当に美味しい。焦げた部分が好きだ。
Yaki-gyoza wa, hontou ni oishii. Kogeta bubun ga suki da.
Pan-fried gyoza are delicious. I love the crispy parts.
EXAMPLE 2
餃子をタレにつけて食べる。
Gyoza wo tare ni tsukete taberu.
We eat gyoza dipped in sauce.
EXAMPLE 3
餃子は、居酒屋の定番だ。
Gyoza wa, izakaya no teiban da.
Gyoza are standard izakaya fare.
Gyoza are beloved Japanese comfort food.
Originated from Chinese influence, became uniquely Japanese.
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