
Mandu
Mandu is a traditional Korean dumpling filled with a savory mixture of meat and vegetables. It is a popular dish enjoyed as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- Water (1/4 cup)
- Wonton wrappers (24)
- Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
- Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Green onions (4, finely chopped)
- Shiitake mushrooms (4, finely chopped)
- Ground beef (1/2 pound)
- Ground pork (1/2 pound)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of a wonton wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold it in half to form a triangle. Press the edges firmly to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining filling and wonton wrappers.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the mandu to the skillet in a single layer, making sure they don't touch each other.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
- Add the water to the skillet, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the mandu are cooked through.
- Serve hot with dipping sauce of your choice.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Appetizer • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 8g • Carbs: 30g • Protein: 12g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 2g