Crispy Pork Gyoza

I have made Pork Gyoza before, but for this crispy version it is the first time I am trying it out.  It is fun to try out something different.  I know that there is still rooms for improvements, and I always believe that 'practice makes perfect.'  

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Ingredients: (makes 20)

20 wrappers

4 tbsp. cooking oil

2 tbsp. cornflour (sifted)

1 tbsp. plain flour (sifted)

3/4 cup water

Filling:

2/3 cup cabbage (finely sliced)

1/2 tsp. salt

250g. minced pork

2 tbsp. light soy sauce

1 tsp. sesame oil

2 sprigs spring onion (finely chopped)

1 tbsp. ginger (grated)

1 garlic clove (grated)

Dipping Sauce: (combine in a small bowl)

3 tbsp. light soy sauce

1 tbsp. black vinegar

Methods:

1. For the filling, place the cabbage in a medium bowl.  Stir in the salt.  Set aside for 5 minutes to soften slightly.  Add the minced pork, light soy sauce, sesame oil, spring onion, ginger and garlic.  Mix vigorously until the mixture is well combined and sticky.
2. Place 3 teaspoons of the filling into the centre of the wrapper.  Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water and then bring the sides up over the filling and pleat and seal.  Place on a tray lined with baking paper.  Repeat until all the wrappers are used up.
3. Combine the cornflour, plain flour and water in a jug.
4. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a 16cm./18cm. non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.  Arrange 5 dumplings in the pan in radial pattern.  Cook until the bases are starting to brown.
5. Pour a quarter of the flour mixture in (3) over the gyoza.  Cover and reduce heat to low.  Cook for 5 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the gyoza are cooked through.  Run a spatula under the pancake to loosen.  Cook, uncovered for a further 1-2 minutes or until the pancake is crisp.  Flip onto a plate.
6. Repeat with the remaining oil, gyoza and flour mixture in 3 more batches.
7. Serve dumplings with the dipping sauce.

I adapted this recipe from 'Marion's Kitchen' with slight adjustments to suit my cooking preference.