Korean Yaki Mandu Recipe

Name: Korean Yaki Mandu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 pound firm tofu, broken up; 6 ounces ground beef 1/2 cup (7 ounces) bean sprouts, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup diced carrot, (about 1 small); 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons salt; 40 round dumpling (potsticker/gyoza) wrappers; Dipping Sauce, recipe follows; 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 pound firm tofu, broken up
6 ounces ground beef 1/2 cup (7 ounces) bean sprouts, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup diced carrot, (about 1 small)
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons salt
40 round dumpling (potsticker/gyoza) wrappers
Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice vinegar
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1
Set up a fryer, or heat 2-inches oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, fitted with a high-heat thermometer, to 360 degrees F.
2
To make the filling: Use cheesecloth to squeeze water out of tofu by tightly wringing and squeezing with your hands, or place tofu in a colander lined with 2 damp paper towels and press down with a heavy bowl or pot on top to squeeze moisture out.
3
Pour tofu into a mixing bowl, add remaining filling ingredients and use hands to mix well.
4
Fill a small bowl with water.
5
Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper.
6
Wet the outer edge and fold to make a half-circle.
7
Pinch dough together to seal, pushing air out as you work.
8
Repeat process until the remaining dumplings are all assembled.
9
In batches, deep-fry dumplings until golden, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
11
Transfer dumplings to a serving platter or bowl and serve with the dipping sauce.
12
Whisk all the ingredients in a serving bowl to combine and serve with the dumplings.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for frying, 1/2 pound firm tofu, broken up, 6 ounces ground beef 1/2 cup (7 ounces) bean sprouts, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Korean Yaki Mandu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Korean Yaki Mandu

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