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North Korean Mandu
Experience the comforting and authentic flavors of North Korean cuisine with this Mandu recipe. Mandu, a type of dumpling, is filled with a delectable blend of ground pork, crunchy napa cabbage, and aromatic green onions, all seasoned with a perfect balance of soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. This dish is a culinary journey to the heart of North Korea and a testament to the country's love for simple, hearty meals.
Ingredients
- Water
- 1/2 cup
- Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Mandu wrappers
- 30 pieces
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon each, or to taste
- Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons
- Ginger
- 1 tablespoon, finely grated
- Garlic
- 2 cloves, minced
- Green onions
- 4, finely chopped
- Napa cabbage
- 2 cups, finely chopped
- Ground pork
- 1 pound
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped napa cabbage, green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Lay out a mandu wrapper on a clean surface. Place a heaping teaspoon of the filling in the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water using your fingertip.
- Fold the wrapper over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pressing the edges together to seal. Ensure there are no air pockets. Repeat this process until all the filling is used.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the mandu in the skillet, flat side down, and cook until the bottoms turn golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the water into the skillet and immediately cover with a lid. Let the mandu steam for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the water has evaporated.
- Serve the North Korean Mandu hot, alongside your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Tips
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground pork with finely chopped tofu or mushrooms.
- If you can't find mandu wrappers, gyoza wrappers or wonton wrappers can be used as a substitute.
Dietary Information
Servings: 30 dumplings Dish Type: Appetizer/Main Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Calories: 70 per dumpling Fat: 3g Carbs: 7g Protein: 3g Sodium: 220mg Sugar: 0g
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