North Korean Mandu

Name: North Korean Mandu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Mandu wrappers', 'amount': '30 pieces'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt and pepper', 'amount': '1 teaspoon each, or to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame oil', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, finely grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '4, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Napa cabbage', 'amount': '2 cups, finely chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground pork', 'amount': '1 pound'}

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.

Servings: 30 dumplings

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!

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

North Korean Mandu

Servings: 30 dumplings

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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