Crispy Pork Mandu
Pan-fried Korean dumplings with seasoned ground pork, cabbage, and tofu, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce. Crispy bottoms, tender tops—the TikTok way.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 16g
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground pork
- 24 pieces round dumpling wrappers (gyoza skin)
- 4 oz firm tofu
- 1.5 cups napa cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp scallion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Press tofu in a clean kitchen towel for 1 minute to remove excess water, then crumble into small pieces.
- 2
Mix ground pork, crumbled tofu, chopped cabbage, scallion, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tsp sesame oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl until combined.
- 3
Place 1 tsp filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper. Wet the edge with water, fold in half, then pinch the sides to seal.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~1 minute.
- 5
Add dumplings in a single layer, flat-side down. Fry without moving until bottoms are golden brown, 3–4 minutes.
- 6
Add 0.25 cup water, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until wrappers are tender and water evaporates.
- 7
Whisk remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 0.5 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl for dipping sauce.
- 8
Serve dumplings hot with dipping sauce on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- medium bowl
- kitchen towel
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- small bowl
- measuring spoons
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