Pan-Fried Mandu
Easy Korean Pan-Fried Mandu stuffed with kimich, tofu, mung bean sprouts, and ground pork. It's utterly delicious with a perfectly pan-fried crispy bottom and flavourful filling. The best mandu recipe for a snack, appetizer, or quick meal.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
- 30 dumpling wrappers
- 5 oz (150 grams) ground pork (or ground beef)
- 1 1/2 cups kimchi chopped
- 200 g tofu firm
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts chopped
- 1/3 onion chopped
- 1 cup garlic chives chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Pan-Fried
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
Mandu Filling
- Combine ground pork, kimchi, tofu, mung bean sprouts, onion, garlic chives, egg, garlic, salt, ground white pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl, stirring well to ensure everything is mixed thoroughly. Set aside.
To Make Mandu
- To assemble the mandu, place a small spoonful of filling in the center of the dumpling wrapper. Dap a little bit of water with your finger and circle around the edge of the wrapper. Fold and pleat the mandu with 2 pleats, then pinch the edges together to tightly seal the filling. Repeat the same until all ingredients are used up.
Pan Fry Mandu
- Heat a non-stick frying pan with 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat, place mandu on the pan, and add water. Cover the pan and let the mandu simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the water evaporates and the bottom of the mandu turns golden brown and crispy. Turn off the heat and plate out. Serve immediately and garnish with freshly chopped green onion and sesame seeds on top.
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Notes
Tips:
- Use a non-stick pan to cook the pan-frying mandu for the ideal result. It helps prevent sticking and allows for even browning.
- For the filling, you may always substitute the ground pork with ground chicken, beef, or shrimp.
- Do Not overstuff the filling when assembling the mandu. It helps to prevent the filling from splitting out while cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.3g | Protein: 22.5g | Fat: 9.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 882mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 1.5g | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3mg