Gunmandu, also known as Korean-style fried dumplings, is a delectable dish that combines the flavors of savory fillings wrapped in a crispy, golden-brown exterior. With origins tracing back to traditional Korean cuisine, gunmandu has become a popular street food and a staple in many Korean households. These dumplings are typically made with a dough casing enveloping a mixture of minced meat, vegetables, and seasonings, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.
This article presents a collection of gunmandu recipes that cater to various preferences and dietary choices. From the classic pork and kimchi filling to vegetarian and vegan alternatives, each recipe offers a unique culinary experience. Whether you prefer pan-frying, deep-frying, or steaming, the provided instructions guide you through the process of creating perfect gunmandu, ensuring a delightful and authentic Korean dining experience.
FRIED KOREAN DUMPLINGS (YAKI MANDU)
Make fried Korean dumplings (yaki mandu) with this easy recipe. These little crispy pouches of deliciousness are filled with ground pork, vegetables,...
Provided by Asian Recipes At Home
Categories Appetizer/Snack
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- First, we're going to stir-fry the vegetables and ground pork each separately, using the same frying pan for each ingredient (which means fewer dishes to wash). Place a frying pan on medium-high heat and add about a teaspoon of oil. Once the pan is hot, add in the minced cabbage. Stir fry the minced cabbage for about 2 minutes. Remove the cabbage from the frying pan into a medium to a large-sized bowl and set aside for later.
- Next, add another teaspoon of oil to the same pan you used to cook the cabbage. Add in the minced onions and stir fry for about 3 minutes. Remove the minced onions from the pan and add into the bowl with the stir-fried cabbage.
- Add another teaspoon of oil to the pan. Add the minced carrots to the pan and stir fry for about 3 minutes. Remove the minced carrots from the pan and add it into the bowl with the cabbage and onions.
- Again, add another teaspoon of oil to the pan. Add the minced green onions and stir fry for about 1-2 minutes. Remove the minced green onions from the pan and add it into the bowl with the carrots, cabbage and onions.
- Add a teaspoon of oil again to the same pan. Cook the ground pork on medium-high heat until browned and well-done. This will probably take about 15 minutes to ensure ground pork is completely browned. Once the ground pork is well done, add it into the bowl with the cooked minced vegetables.
- Next, add the remaining ingredients into the bowl with the meat and vegetable mixture. Mix together really well. We usually like to use our hands (clean hands of course) to really ensure everything is mixed together well.
- Now it's time to fill the wonton wrappers. Add about a teaspoon of the mandu meat and vegetable mixture to the center of a wonton wrapper. Dip your finger into a small bowl of water and lightly put water on one-half of the wonton wrappers edge (one-side of the wonton wrapper will be completely dry and the other half will have a watered edge). Fold the wonton wrapper in half to create a triangle shape, and press down on the edges to create a nice seal. Next, let's release any air pockets. Cup the finished dumpling in the palm of your hand and lightly press down with your other hand to release any air pockets in the dumpling. Press down on the edges again to ensure a good seal. Note: We like to try and release any air pockets so it doesn't puff up and explode when frying.
- Add oil to your deep fryer and let it come up to temperature (350°F). Place your dumplings into the hot oil. Remember, everything inside the dumpling is cooked, so you're just wanting to brown and crisp up the outside of these dumplings. It should only take about 2-3 minutes in the fryer.
- Place fried dumplings on a plate lined with paper towels to drain away excess oil. Continue frying the dumplings until they're all fried and crispy. Enjoy the best Korean dumplings (Yaki Mandu)!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 20 grams
KOREAN DUMPLINGS: MANDU
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat wok over medium-high heat, add 2 ounces of oil and stir-fry meat until brown, mashing with a fork to break into small pieces. Drain off fat and set meat aside. Wash pan and dry thoroughly.
- Heat 1 ounce of oil over high heat for 1 minute. Add onions and saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until limp.
- Add cabbage and continue to cook, stirring frequently, for another 2 to 3 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender.
- Add bean sprouts, scallions, and tofu, mix well and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Remove pan from heat and pour cooked mixture into a colander to drain excess liquid.
- In a large bowl, combine meat, vegetables, hoisin, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Place 1 wonton skin on a flat surface. Cover remaining skins with a slightly damp kitchen towel (not terry cloth) so they won't dry out. Brush the edges of skin with a beaten egg. Place about 1 teaspoon of filling mixture just above the center of skin. Fold skin in half over filling to form a triangle and press edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining skins.
- Fill and preheat fryer to 375 degrees F. and deep-fry dumplings until golden brown. Serve immediately with vinegar-soy dipping sauce.
- For vinegar-soy sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir to dissolve sugar.
KOREAN DUMPLING (MANDU)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl , gently combine the ground beef or ground pork, onion, cabbage, tofu, and noodles.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour seasoning mixture over meat and vegetables and mix with hands to combine.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper.
- Dip your finger in water and wet the perimeter of half of the wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper in half, pressing to seal and then crimp the edges. Repeat until the filling is gone.
- You can steam, boil, fry, or sauté the dumplings as you wish.
- Serve with a basic dipping sauce or a spicy sauce .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 432 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 9 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FRIED PORK DUMPLINGS
These are so simple to make...and the best thing is children can actually help make them. Great finger food.
Provided by KitchenManiac
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the pork mince, green onions, hoisin sauce, soya sauce, water chestnuts and egg into a bowl.
- Stir until combined.
- Lay a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and brush a little water around the edge of the wrapper.
- Place 2 teaspoons of the pork mixture in the middle of the wrapper.
- Fold over to enclose the filling in a trangle shape and pinch the edges together to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture and wonton wrappers.
- NOTE:Make sure you pinch the dumplings well.
- If air is in the wrapper, when they are deep fried, they will open up.
- Heat the oil in a pan, and deep fry the dumpling till golden brown (NOTE: Do not put too many in at once, the heat of the oil will drop too drastically).
- you can serve this with sweet chilli sauce.
FRIED CHICKEN DUMPLINGS
Nice snack for guest as finger food, goes great in front of the television too. If you are a health freak, instead of frying the dumplings, simmer them with some chicken soup. Great recipe to do with children, they have heaps of fun making the dumplings.
Provided by KitchenManiac
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the minced chicken, ginger, garlic, water chestnut, corn flour and sweet chilli sauce in a bowl and stir till it is combined.
- Lay a wonton wrapper on a flat surface and brush a little water around the edge of the wrapper.
- Place 2 teaspoons of the chicken mixture in the middle of the wrapper.
- Bring the corners together and pinch the edges together to seal.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture and wonton wrappers.
- Heat a pan of hot oil, and deep fry them till they are golden brown.
- NOTE: Do not put too many dumplings in when deep frying, don't want to bring the heat down too much.
Tips:
Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, texture, and color to your dumplings. Some good options include cabbage, carrots, onions, and mushrooms. You can also add some protein, such as ground pork or tofu.
Season the filling well. The filling is the most important part of the dumpling, so make sure it's flavorful. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.
Don't overfill the dumplings. This will make them difficult to seal and they may burst while cooking.
Seal the dumplings tightly. This will prevent the filling from leaking out.
Cook the dumplings in a hot pan. This will create a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
Serve the dumplings with a dipping sauce. This will add extra flavor and moisture.
Conclusion:
Gunmandu are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give gunmandu a try!
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