Kimchi Tofu Dumplings (Mandu)

Method8 steps · about 1 hr 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Cook the sweet potato noodles according to the package direction. Rinse the noodles, drain well and chop them into small pieces. Set aside

   Cook noodles · 10 minUses 3 1/2 oz 100 g Korean sweet potato noodles (aka dangmyeon)

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large mixing bowl combine the pork (2/3 lb), garlic (2 cloves), rice wine, season with salt and pepper (to taste), and mix well. Set aside.

   Uses 2/3 lb ground pork · 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped) · 1 Tbsp sweet rice wine (mirim) · salt and pepper to taste

3. 3

   Step 3: Place tofu on a fine cotton cloth and squeeze it to remove water from the tofu. Mash the tofu if needed.

   Uses 12 oz firm tofu

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the noodle, kimchi, tofu, chives, and egg (1) to the bowl with pork mixture and mix well. Season the filling with salt and pepper (to taste).

   Uses 3 1/2 oz 100 g Korean sweet potato noodles (aka dangmyeon) · 1 lb fermented kimchi (finely chopped) · 12 oz firm tofu · 1 small bunch (about 3 oz Asian chives or 1 bunch green onion, finely chopped) · 1 egg (slightly beaten) · salt and pepper to taste · prepared seasoned pork mixture

5. 5

   Step 5: Keep unused wrappers covered with a damp cloth. To make half moon shape; Place about 1 1/2 teaspoonful of filling on the wrapper. Dab some water on the edge of wrapper using your finger and fold in half. Pinch the edge to seal tightly.

   Uses 100 pieces round dumpling wrappers (about 3" in diameter) · prepared kimchi-tofu-pork filling, about 1½ tsp per wrapper

6. 6

   Step 6: To make full moon shape; from the half moon, bring the both ends to the center and overlap the ends a little, dab the ends with water and seal tightly.

   Uses prepared half-moon dumplings, for optional round shape

7. 7

   Step 7: Cook the assembled dumplings before serving. For pan-frying, fry in a little oil until golden on both sides, add a little water, cover immediately and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the filling is cooked through. Alternatively, boil in water for 3-4 minutes until the dumplings float and the filling is cooked through.

   Boil dumplings (alternative to pan-frying) · 4 minUses oil for optional pan-frying method · assembled dumplings, half-moon or shaped into full-moon

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   Step 8: Mix the soy sauce (4 Tbsp) and rice vinegar (2 Tbsp) with the optional Korean chilli flakes to make a dipping sauce. Serve with the cooked dumplings.

   Uses 4 Tbsp soy sauce · 2 Tbsp rice vinegar · 1 Tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) (optional)