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Gyoza

From the video “How To Make Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers) (Recipe)  餃子の作り方 (レシピ)” by Just One Cookbook. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Just One Cookbook. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Mild
Total time
~50 min
est.
Serves
~3
est.
Cost
~$3.63*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$14.37* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
19

Ingredients

May contain gluten, soy, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$7.26*for the batch in the video
~$3.63*per serving

You save about ~$14.37* per serving (80% less*) than ordering it out — ~$28.74* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

10 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: sake, gyoza wrappers, la-yu

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving386 kcal · 19% of 2,000
Fat32 g41%
Saturated fat9.7 g49%
Sodium651 mg28%
Carbohydrate3 g1%
Fiber0.6 g2%
Total sugars0.6 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein21 g41%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+2 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−15 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 13 of 16 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 3 servings (estimated: average of rules (2: 340 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving) and model check (4)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: cabbage, black pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: gyoza wrappers, la-yu. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • grater
  • skillet
  • lid

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact cooking time for crisping bottoms after steaming is not specified in minutes.
  • Total preparation and cooking time is not stated.
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Gyoza

What makes Just One Cookbook's Gyoza recipe and technique special?

Just One Cookbook's take on Gyoza focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Pleating and sealing properly prevents filling from leaking during steaming. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Gyoza at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Gyoza recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Gyoza ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Gyoza can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Just One Cookbook's Gyoza?

This recipe utilizes approximately 19 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Gyoza?

The official cooking video by Just One Cookbook is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.