#132 Gyoza and Yogurt
In this episode, Gyoza Jockey Rikie Onodera dives deep into the delicious relationship between seemingly unrelated gyoza and yogurt from his unique perspective. Our host, who has a profound love for pan-fried gyoza, shares the charm of this surprising combination.
The combination of gyoza and yogurt exists in the world.
Actually, in Turkish cuisine, a dish similar to gyoza called Manti is traditionally served topped with yogurt. It is fascinating to learn about the food culture unique to Turkey, which is the world's leading yogurt consumer. Gyoza and yogurt might be considered culinary cousins.
Special Chinese-style cream makes gyoza even more delicious.
In this episode, we also introduce a recipe for a special Chinese-style cream using yogurt that has become a hot topic on Instagram. By simply mixing Greek yogurt with chicken stock powder and sesame paste, you can create a sauce that dramatically enhances the flavor of gyoza. This is definitely an idea you will want to try making yourself.
Marinating meat in yogurt makes it surprisingly tender.
The protease enzyme in yogurt works to break down proteins in meat and increases glutamic acid, the umami component. This makes the meat tender and juicy, which is incredibly useful when preparing gyoza fillings. There are plenty of stories here that will make you realize the endless possibilities of gyoza.
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