Mandu Gyoza Dumplings (만두)

만두 (Mandu) are Korean dumplings that are typically filled with a mixture of meat and vegetables. They can be steamed, boiled, pan-fried, or deep-fried, and are enjoyed as a popular appetizer or snack in Korean cuisine.

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Mandu Gyoza Dumplings (만두)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup finely chopped cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 package round dumpling wrappers
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water, fold the wrapper over the filling, and press to seal.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the dumplings in the skillet in a single layer and cook until the bottoms are golden brown.
  4. Pour water into the skillet and cover. Allow the dumplings to steam until the filling is cooked through and the wrappers are translucent.
  5. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Protein
8g
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the mandu with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. They can also be enjoyed with a side of kimchi or pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian option, replace the ground pork with tofu and add additional vegetables such as mushrooms and carrots to the filling.

Cost

$15