Korean Mandu (Steamed Dumplings)

Name: Korean Mandu (Steamed Dumplings)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 400 g ground pork (fattier cut); 200 g napa cabbage; 200 g firm tofu, drained; 50 g glass noodles (dangmyeon); 1 medium onion; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 40 pieces mandu wrappers (round); 2 stalks green onions, chopped; 1 tsp salt (for cabbage)

Difficulty

medium

Time

1h 20m

Price Category

average

Calories

Medium

Mandu, one of the most beloved dishes in Korean cuisine, is a delicious filled dumpling that can be enjoyed steamed, boiled, or pan-fried. This recipe focuses on the steamed version, offering a soft wrapper and a juicy, flavorful filling. It's perfect as an appetizer, a side dish, or even a light main course. Prepare this authentic Korean delicacy at home and savor the harmony of its flavors!

Steps

Prepare the Filling

Finely chop the napa cabbage, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt, and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then, thoroughly squeeze out any excess water. Cook the glass noodles according to package instructions, then cut them into short pieces. Crumble the firm tofu and also squeeze out its water. Mince the onion, garlic, and chop the green onions.

Assemble the Filling

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, squeezed cabbage and tofu, glass noodles, minced onion, garlic, grated fresh ginger, and chopped green onions. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper. Knead the mixture thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Shape the Mandu

Take one mandu wrapper. Place about a teaspoon of filling in the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the wrapper in half to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Then, bring the two ends of the half-moon together and press them to form a rounder, ear-shaped mandu. Repeat until all the filling is used.

Steam and Serve

Line the bottom of a steamer basket with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking. Arrange the mandu in the basket, leaving a little space between them. Steam over boiling water for 8-10 minutes, or until the wrappers are translucent and the filling is cooked through. Serve immediately with a soy sauce dipping sauce.

	Per 100g	Per Serving 250g
Calories	190 kcal	475 kcal
Protein	13g	32.5g
Fat	10g	25g
Carbohydrate	14g	35g
Fiber	2g	5g
Sugar	1g	2.5g

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Korean Mandu (Steamed Dumplings)

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare the Filling

Assemble the Filling

Shape the Mandu

Steam and Serve

Extra Tips

► For the perfect filling texture, make sure to thoroughly squeeze out excess water from the cabbage and tofu.

► Don't overfill the dumplings to ensure they seal easily and don't burst during steaming.

► Serve with a simple dipping sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a pinch of chili flakes for extra flavor.

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