Pork and Vegetable Mandu

Name: Pork and Vegetable Mandu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 7 oz firm tofu, squeezed dry; 2 cups Napa cabbage, finely chopped; 4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 24 dumpling wrappers; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup water

Traditional dumplings stuffed with seasoned ground pork, tofu, and chopped cabbage. Pan-fried and steamed to achieve a crispy bottom and juicy filling.

45 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

KoreanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
7 oz firm tofu, squeezed dry
2 cups Napa cabbage, finely chopped
4 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
24 dumpling wrappers
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup water

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground pork, 7 oz squeezed dry firm tofu, 2 cups finely chopped Napa cabbage, 4 stalks thinly sliced green onions, 2 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil.
2

Mix thoroughly until the ingredients form a uniform dumpling filling.
3

Place spoonfuls of filling onto 24 dumpling wrappers, moisten edges with water, and crimp to seal.
4

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5

Place dumplings in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
6

Add 1/4 cup water, cover with a lid immediately, and steam for 5 minutes until the filling reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

Questions

Can I make Pork and Vegetable Mandu gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 2 tbsp soy sauce, 24 dumpling wrappers has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free dinner collection instead.

How long does Pork and Vegetable Mandu keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pork and Vegetable Mandu?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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