KOREAN PORK MANDU

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Mandu are traditional Korean dumplings. The dish dates to the Korean Royal Court influence during the Joseon Dynasty (roughly 1400 to 1900) and has remained a staple throughout Korea. In fact, they're so common now that most Asian supermarkets stock them in convenient pre-packaged form. Recipes for Mandu vary by region and...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb ground pork
1 cup chopped cabbage
1 cup bean thread noodles (or cellophane noodles), cooked according to package directions
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped scallion (green onion)
2 large button mushrooms, finely chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
2 Tbsp sesame oil
24 wonton wrappers (i used squares, but you can use the round ones)
1 large egg, beaten
6 Tbsp water, divided
2 to 4 Tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the pork in a skillet until browned and no pink remains, breaking up the pork into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  • 2. Add cabbage, noodles, onion, carrot, scallion, mushrooms, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds and sesame oil. Stir well, and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until all the vegetables are tender and soft.
  • 3. Remove skillet from heat, and let cool for several minutes.
  • 4. Place wonton wrappers on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 Tbsp of the beefy filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Whisk the egg and 2 Tbsp water together, and brush the egg wash along 2 opposite edges of the wonton wrappers. Fold the wonton wrapper forming a triangle, lifting one tip up and over the filling so it's resting on top of the tip that's opposite it. Press firmly down on the edges with your fingers, to seal the edges.
  • 5. (Depending on the size of your skillet, you might have to do this in two batches.) Heat about 2 Tbsp oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add several wontons to the hot oil and cook about 2 minutes or until bottom of dumplings are golden brown. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and add remaining 4 Tbsp (1/4 cup) water to the pan. Turn the dumplings, and place lid on the skillet to allow the other side to brown for 2 to 3 more minutes (most of the water should evaporate). Use a slotted spoon to transfer dumplings to paper towels to absorb excess liquid.

Emieme Nicholas
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These mandu were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


amna zahid
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I made these pork mandu for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Abdullah Janjua
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These mandu were a great way to use up leftover pork. They were easy to make and very tasty.


Usman Bajwa
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These mandu were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Diana Davis Clark
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These pork mandu were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Preston Pocatilla
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I would have liked the mandu to be a bit crispier, but they were still very good.


Asad Mangrio
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These mandu were really good! I especially liked the dipping sauce.


Alat Akech
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These pork mandu were a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra seasonings and they were much better.


Frank Makoa
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I've never made mandu before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. They turned out great and my family loved them.


Kaleb Spivey
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These mandu were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so flavorful and delicious!


Christine Tutorials
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I made these pork mandu for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Stephen
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These pork mandu were delicious! The filling was flavorful and the wrappers were crispy. I would definitely make these again.


Lovely Jutt55
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Not a fan of kimchi, so I substituted sauerkraut and it was still very good!


Lerato Bacela
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These mandu were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I used ground chicken instead of pork and they were still delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


RT Rijon
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I've made these Korean pork mandu several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of pork, kimchi, and vegetables is delicious, and the dumplings are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Gynsley lebrum
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These pork mandu were a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and juicy, and the wrappers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.