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Mandu
If making dough: mix flour and water, knead until smooth, rest 20 minutes, roll thin, cut rounds. Or open a packet of wrappers.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Mandu take?
1 hr all in โ 45 min prep, 15 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 trays. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Soy, Sesame. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 1 tbsp; Kimchi โ 80 g (squeezed and chopped, optional). Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tbsp of Toasted sesame oil.
How much kimchi?
80 g (squeezed and chopped, optional) of Kimchi.
What can I use instead?
Pork โ Minced mushrooms and more tofu. Squeeze dry or the wrapper bursts.
Any tips from this recipe?
A soy-vinegar-chilli dip is mandatory. Kimchi mandu uses more kimchi and less pork. Same fold.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.