Mandu

Mandu

Mandu

Korean dumplings filled with minced pork, tofu, glass noodles, and kimchi — steamed, pan-fried, or boiled in broth, and served with a soy-vinegar dip.

Cuisines

Korean

Best for

Lunch Dinner Snacks

Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 15 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

200 grams ground pork
100 grams firm tofu
1 cup napa cabbage, finely chopped
1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
20 mandu wrappers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. 1 Crumble the tofu and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean cloth or paper towel.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine ground pork, crumbled tofu, napa cabbage, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3 Mix the filling ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  4. 4 Place a mandu wrapper on a flat surface and add about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center.
  5. 5 Moisten the edges of the wrapper with a little water, fold it in half, and press the edges to seal tightly.
  6. 6 Repeat the process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  7. 7 Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  8. 8 Place the mandu in the pan and cook until the bottoms are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. 9 Add 1/4 cup of water to the pan and cover immediately with a lid.
  10. 10 Steam the mandu for an additional 5-6 minutes until the water has evaporated and the filling is cooked through.
  11. 11 Remove the lid and let the mandu cook for another minute to crisp up the bottoms.
  12. 12 Serve hot with dipping sauce of your choice.

Tips

For a vegetarian version, substitute the pork with more tofu or mushrooms.