These pan-fried mandu, also known as momo or dumplings, are the perfect meal for lunch during cold weather. Enjoy making them with family this Christmas!

Kimchi Mandu recipe
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
50min

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 3 dumplings)

For the Stuffing

  • kimchi (finely chopped, excess water removed)
    kimchi (finely chopped, excess water removed)
    1/4cup
  • pcs button mushrooms (minced, excess water removed)
    pcs button mushrooms (minced, excess water removed)
    10
  • soy sauce
    soy sauce
    1/2tbsp
  • small red onion (finely chopped)
    small red onion (finely chopped)
    1
  • stalk green onion (finely chopped)
    stalk green onion (finely chopped)
    1
  • garlic (minced)
    garlic (minced)
    1clove
  • salt (to taste)
    salt (to taste)

For the Wrapper

  • all-purpose flour
    all-purpose flour
    1cup
  • salt
    salt
    1tsp
  • warm water
    warm water
    1/2cup

For Frying

  • vegetable oil
    vegetable oil
    2tbsp
  • corn flour
    corn flour
    1/2tbsp
  • water
    water
    100mL

For Dipping Sauce

  • ssamjang paste
    ssamjang paste
    1tsp
  • soy sauce
    soy sauce
    1/2tsp
  • ketchup
    ketchup
    1tsp
  • sesame oil
    sesame oil
    1tbsp
  • sesame seeds
    sesame seeds
    1tsp

How to make Kimchi Mandu

For the Stuffing

  1. Step 1

    Sauté the onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil.

  2. Step 2

    Mix all the stuffing ingredients together until well combined.

For the Wrapper

  1. Step 1

    Form a dough with all the wrapper ingredients and knead well.

  2. Step 2

    Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Roll out the dough thinly and cut out circles.

Assembling and Cooking

  1. Step 1

    Place the stuffing in the wrappers and shape them as desired.

  2. Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan and fry the mandu until the bottom is golden brown.

  3. Step 3

    Add corn flour and water over the mandu once the bottom is golden brown and steam for 6-7 minutes.

For the Sauce

  1. Step 1

    Mix all the dipping sauce ingredients together until well combined.

  2. Step 2

    Serve the sauce with the mandu.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

152.5kcal (7.63%)

Protein

3.6g (7.26%)

Carbs

15.9g (5.77%)

Sugars

1.4g (2.76%)

Healthy Fat

6.5g

Unhealthy Fat

1.4g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Fold the dumplings with family members for a fun and enjoyable experience.

  2. Feel free to add any vegetables of your choice to the stuffing.

FAQS

  1. Can I use store-bought wrappers?

    Yes, you can use store-bought dumpling wrappers to save time.

  2. How can I make these dumplings vegetarian?

    You can make them vegetarian by omitting any meat and using only vegetables in the stuffing.

  3. Can I freeze the mandu?

    Yes, you can freeze the uncooked mandu and cook them directly from frozen.

  4. What can I serve with mandu?

    Mandu can be served with a variety of dipping sauces or as a side dish with rice.

  5. How do I know when the mandu are cooked?

    The mandu are cooked when the wrappers are translucent and the filling is hot.

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