Korean Steamed Mandu (Pork and Tofu Dumplings Steamed in Half-Moon Shape)
Jjin mandu are Korean steamed dumplings filled with a mixture of ground pork, squeezed tofu, soaked glass noodles, garlic chives, and onion seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil, folded into half-moon shapes and steamed for 12 to 15 minutes. Cooking by steam rather than oil keeps the wrapper moist and supple while letting the filling's own flavors come through cleanly. Tofu absorbs excess moisture and softens the texture of the filling, while garlic chives add a pungent bite that tempers the pork. They are served with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and red chili flakes.
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Instructions
- 1
Squeeze tofu dry in a cloth; finely chop chives and onion.
- 2
Cut soaked glass noodles short and mix with pork, tofu, vegetables, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
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Place filling on wrappers and fold into half-moon shapes.
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Line a steamer with paper, arrange dumplings, and steam over high heat for 12-15 minutes.
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Serve with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, and gochugaru.
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