Korean Dumplings: Mandu
- 1/4 pound ground beef
- 3 ounces vegetable oil
- 3 ounces minced Spanish onion
- 3 ounces shredded cabbage
- 2 ounces roughly chopped bean sprouts
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 4 ounces firm tofu, mashed to a fine consistency
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- Dash pepper
- 24 wonton skins
- 1 egg beaten
- Oil, for frying
- 8 tablespoons soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons green onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 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.
ground beef, vegetable oil, spanish onion, cabbage, bean sprouts, scallion, firm tofu, hoisin, salt, pepper, wonton skins, egg, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, green onion, sesame seeds
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/korean-dumplings-mandu-recipe.html (may not work)