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Kimchi Mandu — Korean recipe
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Kimchi Mandu

A Korean recipe: Kimchi Mandu.

75 minutes
Serves 4
26 min prep
41 min cook

Instructions

7 steps
  1. 1

    Squeeze the chopped kimchi firmly to remove excess liquid so the filling does not become watery.

  2. 2

    Wrap the pressed tofu in a clean towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible, then crumble it into a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Add kimchi, ground pork, tofu, mung bean sprouts, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochugaru, salt, and black pepper; mix by hand until evenly combined and slightly sticky.

  4. 4

    Place 1 tablespoon filling in the center of each wheat wrapper, wet the edge with water, fold into a half-moon, and press tightly to seal; pleat if desired.

  5. 5

    Bring water to a boil in a steamer pot and line the steamer basket with parchment or cabbage leaves.

  6. 6

    Steam the mandu in batches, leaving space between them, for 10 to 12 minutes until the wrappers turn translucent and the pork is cooked through.

  7. 7

    Serve hot, or pan-fry the steamed mandu in a little oil until the bottoms are crisp.

Listahan Family Score™

73/100

Good fit for most families

73
Allergen-friendly 70
Kid-friendly 85
Weeknight-easy 62
Budget-friendly 82
Great leftovers 93
Pantry-friendly 48

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Nutrition

per serving

245

Calories

23 g

Protein

7 g

Carbs

15 g

Fat

Estimated per serving. Actual values depend on the brands and portions you use.

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