만두
Mandu
kimchi Dumplings
Ingredients
1 package mandu (dumpling) skins, 3.5" (9cm) in diameter.
1 1/2 cups kimchi finely chopped, drained
8.8oz (250g) firm tofu
7oz (200g) mung bean sprouts, parboiled 3 minutes, finely chopped
4.6oz (130g) minced pork
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3oz (10g) buchu (Asian chives), finely chopped
1 egg
1 tsp (8g) fine sea salt
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
Serves 8-10 as a side dish, 4-6 as a main dish.
Step 1 - Make the Mandu Filling
Combine and mix the filling ingredients in a bowl.
Step 2 - Fill the Mandu
Put about 1 Tbs (15ml) of the filling onto the center of a mandu skin.
Use your fingertips to apply a little cold water to one edge of the skin. This will help seal the mandu.
Fold skin in half over the filling and press edges together. Take the 2 ends of the mandu and press them together. This type of fold should resemble a tortellini. There are many creative ways to fold your dumplings. Do whatever you're comfortable with. Just make sure they are well sealed.
Step 3 - Cook the Mandu
Heat a large skillet to medium high. Once hot, place 1-2 Tbs (15-30ml) oil. Add as many mandu as you'd like without overcrowding the skillet.
Reduce the heat to low-medium and cover.
After about 3 minutes, flip the mandu. They should be golden brown in color. Add 2-3 Tbs (30-45ml) of water and put the lid back on the pan. Cook a few minutes more over low heat.
When the mandu is golden brown on the second side, transfer it to a plate.
Serve hot with a dipping sauce. We used 1 Tbs vinegar, 1 Tbs (15ml) soy sauce and 1/2 tsp (4g) sugar.
Tip: If you have more mandu than you'd like to cook, freeze in an airtight container. You may use the same cooking method with frozen mind. Just increase your cooking time.