Yaki Mandu

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

Yaki Mandu is a Korean dumpling that can be steamed or fried. They look a lot like Chinese pot-stickers. Yaki means fried in Japanese and Mandu means dumpling in Korean. They're great for parties or as an appetizer. There's a lot of prep in making these and they take some time, but as quick as you can fry them they'll be gone!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 25

Yield: 25 dumplings

Yaki Mandu

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1 ½ cups vegetable oil for frying

½ cup finely chopped green onions

½ cup finely chopped cabbage

½ cup finely chopped carrot

½ cup minced garlic

4 teaspoons sesame oil

divided

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

½ teaspoon monosodium glutamate (such as Ac'cent®)

salt and ground black pepper to taste

2 eggs

1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

or more to taste

Pesto Pasta

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Mix green onions cabbage carrot garlic 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds monosodium glutamate salt and pepper into ground beef mixture; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated and vegetables are tender 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer beef mixture to a bowl and mix in 1 egg.

Step 4

Crack the second egg into a bowl and beat well.

Step 5

Hold 1 wonton wrapper in the palm of your hand and brush a thin layer of beaten egg on 1 edge. Scoop about 1 teaspoon beef mixture into the center of the wrapper. Fold wrapper in half corner to corner to make a triangle and pinch the edges shut crimping with your fingers to make a seal. Press the air out by cupping your fingers over the dumpling in your palm and pressing lightly.

Step 6

Fry wontons in the hot oil until 1 side is browned 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook until other side is browned 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer wontons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain using a slotted spoon.

Step 7

Whisk soy sauce rice wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds together in a bowl until dipping sauce is smooth. Serve alongside wontons.

Nutritional Information

Yaki Mandu

Servings Per Recipe:25

Calories: 124.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.7g 11%

Carbohydrates: 12.1g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 5.8g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 27.6mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 471.6IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 2mg 3%

Folate: 21.6mcg 5%

Calcium: 23.7mg 2%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 10.3mg 4%

Potassium: 91.1mg 3%

Sodium: 245.9mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 52.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.