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!

Ingredients
For the Stuffing
- 1/4cupkimchi (finely chopped, excess water removed)
- 10pcs button mushrooms (minced, excess water removed)
- 1/2tbspsoy sauce
- 1small red onion (finely chopped)
- 1stalk green onion (finely chopped)
- 1clovegarlic (minced)
- salt (to taste)
For the Wrapper
- 1cupall-purpose flour
- 1tspsalt
- 1/2cupwarm water
For Frying
- 2tbspvegetable oil
- 1/2tbspcorn flour
- 100mLwater
For Dipping Sauce
- 1tspssamjang paste
- 1/2tspsoy sauce
- 1tspketchup
- 1tbspsesame oil
- 1tspsesame seeds
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
How to make Kimchi Mandu
For the Stuffing
Sauté the onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil.
Mix all the stuffing ingredients together until well combined.
For the Wrapper
Form a dough with all the wrapper ingredients and knead well.
Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough thinly and cut out circles.
Assembling and Cooking
Place the stuffing in the wrappers and shape them as desired.
Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan and fry the mandu until the bottom is golden brown.
Add corn flour and water over the mandu once the bottom is golden brown and steam for 6-7 minutes.
For the Sauce
Mix all the dipping sauce ingredients together until well combined.
Serve the sauce with the mandu.
Nutrition (per serving)
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
Fold the dumplings with family members for a fun and enjoyable experience.
Feel free to add any vegetables of your choice to the stuffing.
FAQS
Can I use store-bought wrappers?
Yes, you can use store-bought dumpling wrappers to save time.
How can I make these dumplings vegetarian?
You can make them vegetarian by omitting any meat and using only vegetables in the stuffing.
Can I freeze the mandu?
Yes, you can freeze the uncooked mandu and cook them directly from frozen.
What can I serve with mandu?
Mandu can be served with a variety of dipping sauces or as a side dish with rice.
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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