Gyoza : the ultimate dumpling cookbook / by Paradise Yamamoto ; [translated from Japanese by Amelia Warren ; recipe headnotes by Amelia Warren].

"Vine Garden friends--let's eat!"

Introduction -- Foreword by Debra Samuels -- The Gyoza pantry -- Chopping methods -- Preparing your fillings -- Seven simple wrapping methods -- The crescent -- Santa's gift bag -- The sailor cap -- The volcano -- The seashell -- The penguin -- The handstand -- Pan frying Gyoza -- "Flower blossom" pan frying -- Other cooking techniques -- Afterword by Kengo Ishiguro.

Whether eaten in an exclusive restaurant or at a humble street stall, Gyoza dumplings are the ultimate Asian comfort food. Dumplings are surprisingly easy to make once you learn a few basic techniques. Step-by-step instructions, photos, and helpful tips show you how to wrap dumplings like the "Gyoza King," Paradise Yamamoto, himself--even if it's your first try. This book contains 50 delicious dumpling recipes, including: Shiitake and pork potstickers, Waygu beef dumplings, Bacon and egg carbonara dumplings, Lamb Gyoza with Coriander, and many more traditional and playful recipes (including dessert dumplings), and with a wide array of shapes, fillings, and customizable options, these recipes are sure to please picky eaters and Gyoza connoisseurs alike! Impress friends and family with these satisfying and easy-to-make morsels.

In English, translated from the Japanese.