Pocket Memo #14: Experimental Living - Regular vs. Chewy Gyoza Wrappers

◾️Today's Pocket Memo
Shrimp Steamed Gyoza: Comparing Regular vs. Chewy Wrappers

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My daughter points at the frozen food section at the supermarket and says, "I want to eat this for lunch."


Shrimp gyoza, the type you steam.
Six pieces for about 300 yen.


If we split them, that's three each.
That won't fill us up at all.


I just saw the fish section.
Peeled shrimp were on sale.
Making them myself would definitely be more satisfying.


I've never made shrimp gyoza before, but...

I've been a housewife for over 30 years.
I'm sure I can figure it out.

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I need gyoza wrappers too.
When I get to the aisle, there are several types of wrappers.

Huh? One with rice flour for a chewy texture?
I've never seen that before.
I'm curious!


After thinking for a moment, I bought both the regular wrappers and the chewy type.


If I make both, I can compare the chewiness, right?


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I prepare the filling using a food manufacturer's recipe for steamed shrimp gyoza.

I chop the peeled shrimp into chunks and mix them with cabbage and green onions to make the filling.
I wrap them in the two types of wrappers and steam them.


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The gyoza with the chewy wrappers.
The wrappers are thick and have a nice chewy texture.
It's very satisfying to eat even just one.


On the other hand, the gyoza with the regular wrappers.
Because the wrappers are thin, the shrimp flavor of the filling comes through directly.
It really feels like you're eating the filling.


As we alternate popping them into our mouths,
I ask my daughter, "Which one is better?"

Hmm. I'm torn...
I like the chewy texture, so maybe the chewy wrappers.

Making gyoza for lunch and comparing the wrappers.
That's pretty luxurious, isn't it!!


Before I knew it, we had both eaten plenty.
Satisfied!


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This time it was steamed gyoza.
I wonder how they would differ if I pan-fried them.


Next time, let's try a pan-fried gyoza comparison with the two wrappers.

The home cooking laboratory continues.



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