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
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Step 1
Press tofu in a clean kitchen towel for 1 minute to remove excess water, then crumble into small pieces.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 4
Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~1 minute.
Step 5
Add dumplings in a single layer, flat-side down. Fry without moving until bottoms are golden brown, 3–4 minutes.
Step 6
Add 0.25 cup water, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until wrappers are tender and water evaporates.
Step 7
Whisk remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 0.5 tsp sesame oil in a small bowl for dipping sauce.
Step 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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