mandu (korean dumplings)

5 Pinches
Portland, OR
Updated on Jun 29, 2019

The meat and vegetable ratio is just right in this classic recipe. It creates a filling that is moist and juicy and has a good texture, but you can increase or decrease any ingredients to your liking.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • FILLING MIXTURE
  • 1/2 pound zucchini, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound green cabbage, finely chopped
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 - inch ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 package round dumpling wrappers

How To Make mandu (korean dumplings)

  • Step 1
    Put chopped zucchini and cabbage in a small bowl. Sprinkle salt all over. Let this sit for 30 minutes. Squeeze out the water.
  • Step 2
    Add cabbage mixture to large bowl and add other ingredients up to the soy sauce. Mix thoroughly.
  • Step 3
    Place 1 heaping tsp in the middle of wrappers.Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and seal tightly (pushing the air out with your fingers) into a half-moon shape. Repeat this process until all the filling/wrappers are used.
  • Step 4
    Mix the ingredients for the dipping sauce.
  • Step 5
    Heat a large pan with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the dumplings, making sure they aren’t touching each other. Fry for 1 – 2 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Step 6
    Add 1/3 cup of water to the pan, and cover immediately with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium low, and steam for 4 to 5 minutes.

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Ingredient: Pork
Culture: Korean
Method: Stove Top

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