Description
Kimchi Mandu (Korean Kimchi Dumplings) are a delicious and versatile dish that brings together a perfect blend of spicy, tangy, and savory flavors. These delightful dumplings are filled with a mixture of pork, tofu, kimchi, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in thin dumpling skins and steamed to perfection. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a main course, kimchi mandu is sure to impress at your next gathering or meal. They not only offer comfort with every bite but also provide a nutritious option packed with lean protein and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup kimchi (finely chopped and drained)
- 1/2 lb ground pork (80/20 lean to fat ratio)
- 8 oz firm tofu (1/2 a pack drained)
- 1/3 cup bean sprouts (blanched and chopped)
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (minced)
- 1 cup Korean garlic chives (finely chopped)
- 2 ounces dangmyeon (sweet potato starch noodles) (cooked and chopped into small pieces)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pack round mandu dumpling wrappers (room temperature)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped kimchi, ground pork, drained tofu, blanched bean sprouts, minced onion, chopped garlic chives, and cooked dangmyeon.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
- Take one round mandu wrapper and place it in your hand. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper.
- Wet the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal it. Fold the wrapper over to create a half-moon shape and pinch tightly to seal securely.
- Fill your steamer with water and bring it to a boil. Place the assembled dumplings in a single layer on the steamer basket. Steam for about 30 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling (30g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg