SPINACH BACON GYOZA

Adapted from Ochi

Ingredients (for 24 gyozas):

1 bunch spinach
1/2 medium onion, minced
4 oz bacon, cut small (I used turkey bacon; and it's still really tasty)
Salt
Pepper
Gyoza or dumpling wrappers
2 slices of cheese
180 ml water (to melt the cheese)
Oil (for pan frying)
Balsamic vinegar (for sauce)

Direction:
1) Boil water and add spinach for 1 minute. Drain, soak in cold water, and remove the excess water by squeezing it (using paper towel)

2) Cut the spinach into small size

3) Heat oil in the pan then add the bacon for 1 minute

4) Then add onion and cook until translucent

5) Add the spinach, salt and pepper.  Stir well and let it cool

6) Place the filling in the center of the wrapper, wet the edges of the wrapper using water, and then wrap well

7) Tear the cheese into smaller parts then add them into the water.  Put it in the microwave for 30 seconds (until they are slightly melted).  Stir well

8) Add oil to the frying pan and then place the gyoza over high heat until the bottom becomes golden brownish.  Then, turn down the heat to medium high and add the cheese mixture.  Cover and cook until the liquid is gone

9) Serve with balsamic vinegar.  YUM!!!!!