Steps

1. Thinly slice 200g of cabbage and place in a microwave-safe container.
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2. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes at 600W.
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3. Briefly rinse the microwaved cabbage under water, let it cool, and squeeze out the moisture thoroughly. **(Key Tip!)** Microwaving beforehand removes excess moisture, preventing the gyoza wrappers from becoming soggy.
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4. Mix a pinch of salt into the squeezed cabbage for seasoning.
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5. Lightly grease a frying pan with vegetable oil as needed. **(Key Tip!)** Placing the ingredients in the pan before turning on the heat makes stacking easier.
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6. Line the frying pan with gyoza wrappers, overlapping the edges.
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7. Place 4 slices of ham in the center on top of the gyoza wrappers.
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8. Sprinkle 40g of mixed cheese over the ham.
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9. Spread the seasoned cabbage evenly over the cheese, covering the ham and cheese.
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10. Place one gyoza wrapper in the center on top of the cabbage.
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11. Lift the edges of the surrounding gyoza wrappers and fold them over to enclose the filling. **(Key Tip!)** Sealing the edges like this makes it look like one large wrapper and prevents cheese from leaking.
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12. Heat the frying pan over medium heat and cook until the bottom is browned.
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13. Once browned, carefully place your fingertips on the dough and lift the entire piece out of the pan, being mindful of burns.
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14. Flip the removed dough and return it to the frying pan, shaping it into a round form if it has lost its shape.
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15. Add 3 tbsp of water, cover with a lid, and steam-haze over low to medium-low heat for 3 minutes. **(Key Tip!)** Steaming ensures the gyoza wrappers are cooked through and the cheese inside melts lusciously.
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16. Once the steaming is done and the water has evaporated, remove the lid and cook briefly to evaporate any remaining moisture.
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17. Pour in a small amount of vegetable oil as needed again and cook until the surface is crispy. **(Key Tip!)** Finishing by cooking with a little oil creates a wonderfully crispy exterior.
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18. Cut the finished crispy ham & cheese cabbage into bite-sized pieces and arrange on a plate.
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19. Serve with your favorite condiments such as mayonnaise, ponzu, or soy sauce. **(Key Tip!)** The ham and cheese are already salty, so it can be enjoyed as is.
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