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Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

Dumplings filled with a mixture of meat and vegetables, which can be boiled, steamed, or pan-fried.

60 minutes
Serves 2
Appetizer/Snack

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wrap the firm tofu in a clean cheesecloth and squeeze vigorously to remove as much moisture as possible. Crumble into a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped boiled glass noodles, ground pork, ground beef, chopped garlic chives, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil to the tofu.

  3. 3

    Mix the filling aggressively by hand for 3-4 minutes until it becomes slightly sticky and pale in color, ensuring a cohesive texture.

  4. 4

    Place one wrapper in your palm, wet the edges with a fingertip dipped in water, and place a heaping tablespoon of filling in the center.

  5. 5

    Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon, pinching the edges tightly to seal. You can crimp or pleat the edges for a decorative look.

  6. 6

    To cook, steam in a bamboo steamer lined with parchment paper over boiling water for 10-12 minutes, or pan-fry in a little oil until the bottoms are crispy and the filling is cooked through.

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