Mandu | 만두
Dumplings
Dumplings
The dumplings are made by filling meat and vegetables into thinly kneaded flour dough wrapper. In autumn and winter, dumplings with meat, dubu (tofu) and kimchi fillings are the best; steamed dumplings with finely julienned cucumbers, meat and pyogo (shiitake) mushrooms are the best in summer.
Wrappers
Filling
Cho-ganjang (Soy sauce with vinegar)
If using store bought dumpling wrappers, omit step 1 and 2.
There are many types of dumplings according to the dumpling wrappers’ ingredients, their shape and cooking method. The thinner the dumpling wrap-pers, the better the dumplings tas-te. Finished dumplings may be boiled in water, steamed, roasted in an oiled pan or boiled in broth. Dumpling wrappers are available in grocery stores, and Asian grocery stores sell various types of frozen dumplings. Thin round dumplings taste better than spring rolls or egg rolls. Western chives can be used in Korean chives are unavailable.