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

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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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