Crispy Pan-Fried Pork Gunmandu
Golden, crispy Korean dumplings with a savory pork-and-vegetable filling, pan-fried until the bottoms caramelize. Quick weeknight dinner that tastes like takeout.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 16g

Ingredients
- ½ lb ground pork
- 2 cups napa cabbage, chopped fine
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced thin
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 16 count round dumpling wrappers
- 3 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground pork, cabbage, green onion, and soy sauce in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Lay a dumpling wrapper flat. Add 1 tbsp filling to the center, then wet the edge with water.
- 3
Fold the wrapper in half to form a half-moon, pressing the edges to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Place dumplings flat-side down in a single layer. Fry undisturbed for 3 minutes until golden and crispy.
- 6
Flip each dumpling and fry for 1 more minute. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or stainless steel)
- mixing bowl
- spoon
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