World Flavors Cookbook

Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

Versatile Korean dumplings that can be steamed, fried, or boiled, filled with a mixture of minced meat, tofu, glass noodles, and vegetables.

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

• 50 dumpling wrappers
• 300g ground pork or beef
• 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped and squeezed dry
• 100g firm tofu, crumbled and squeezed dry
• 100g glass noodles, cooked and chopped
• 1 cup chives, chopped
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced garlic

Instructions

1. Mix all filling ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of a wrapper.
3. Moisten the edges, fold in half, and pinch to seal.
4. To steam: steam for 10-15 minutes.
5. To pan-fry: fry until bottom is golden, add a splash of water, cover, and steam until cooked.