6 Recipes for Korean Dumplings That You Can Make at Home, Perfect for Healthy Family Snacks

Kapanlagi.com - Korean dumplings or mandu have become one of the comfort foods that are popular among fans of Korean cuisine. With a thin skin wrapping various delicious fillings, mandu can be prepared in various ways such as steaming, frying, or making soup.

Although it looks complicated, making mandu or Korean dumplings at home is not as difficult as you might think, KLovers. With easily obtainable ingredients and simple techniques, you can present this healthy snack typical of Korea for your family.

For those of you who want to make them, here are some recipes for Korean dumplings that you can make at home. Let’s check it out, KLovers!

1. Mandu Guk

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This Korean dumpling soup is a warming dish, filled with mandu that is boiled in chicken or beef broth. It is perfect to enjoy during winter or rainy season. Here is how to make one of these Korean dumplings:

Ingredients:

- 12 mandu (Korean dumplings)

- 1L chicken/beef broth

- Green onions

- Beaten egg

- Seaweed

- Garlic

Instructions:

1. Boil the broth

2. Add the mandu

3. Add the beaten egg

4. Add the green onions

5. Serve with seaweed.

2. Kimchi Mandu

This Korean dumpling dish consists of dumplings filled with kimchi and minced meat, providing a distinctive spicy sour flavor typical of Korea. It is popular as a snack or side dish. Here is how to make one of these Korean dumplings:

Ingredients:

- Dumpling wrappers

- Chopped kimchi

- Minced beef

- Crumbled tofu

- Green onions

- Garlic

Instructions:

1. Mix all the filling ingredients

2. Place on the dumpling wrappers

3. Fold into a crescent shape

4. Steam or fry

5. Serve with sauce

3. Haemul Mandu

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Next, there are haemul mandu which are Korean dumplings filled with seafood such as shrimp, crab, and squid. The texture is chewy with a strong savory seafood flavor. Here are the steps to make one of these Korean dumplings:

Ingredients:

- Dumpling wrappers

- Chopped shrimp

- Chopped squid

- Grated carrot

- Chopped green onion

- Grated ginger

Instructions:

1. Mix the seafood with the vegetables

2. Season with ginger

3. Fill the dumpling wrappers

4. Fold neatly

5. Steam until cooked and serve.

4. Yachae Mandu

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Yachae mandu is a type of Korean dumpling that is a vegetarian dumpling filled with various vegetables, healthy and light. Suitable for vegetarians or those on a diet. Here are the steps to make one of these Korean dumplings:

Ingredients:

- Dumpling wrappers

- Chopped spinach

- Grated carrot

- Shiitake mushrooms

- Crumbled tofu

- Garlic

Instructions:

1. Sauté the vegetables briefly

2. Mix with the tofu

3. Fill the dumpling wrappers

4. Fold neatly

5. Steam or fry and serve.

5. Mandu

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Then there are mandu, which are Korean dumplings that are fried until crispy on the bottom. The contrasting texture between crispy and soft is its appeal. Here is how to make one of these Korean dumpling dishes:

Ingredients:

- Ready-to-cook mandu

- Cooking oil

- Water

- Garlic

- Vinegar sauce

- Soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil

2. Arrange the mandu

3. Add a little water

4. Cover the pan

5. Fry until crispy and serve.

6. Mandu Jjim

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This dish is a soft steamed dumpling, served with a sweet and spicy sauce. A healthy version of mandu that is still delicious. Here is how to make one of these Korean dumpling dishes:

Ingredients:

- Ready-to-cook mandu

- Water

- Gochujang sauce

- Honey

- Sesame

- Green onions

Instructions:

1. Prepare the steamer

2. Arrange the mandu

3. Steam for 10 minutes

4. Make the sweet and spicy sauce

5. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame.

Those are some recipes for Korean dumplings that you can make at home. For those of you who have read this article, you can start cooking right away, because if not now, when else?

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