Yaki Mandu (Korean Dumplings)
Description
Yaki mandu are fried Korean dumplings with a savory beef and veggie filling, served with a delicious dipping sauce for a crispy appetizer everyone will love.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
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1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage
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1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
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1/2 cup minced garlic
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4 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
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1/2 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (such as Ac'cent®)
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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2 eggs
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying
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1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, or more to taste
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
3
Mix green onions, cabbage, carrot, garlic, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, monosodium glutamate, salt, and pepper into ground beef mixture; cook and stir until liquid is evaporated and vegetables are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Transfer beef mixture to a bowl and mix in 1 egg. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat.
5
Crack the second egg into a bowl and beat well.
6
Hold 1 wonton wrapper in the palm of your hand and brush a thin layer of beaten egg on 1 edge. Scoop about 1 teaspoon beef mixture into the center of the wrapper.
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Fold wrapper in half, corner to corner, to make a triangle and pinch the edges shut, crimping with your fingers to make a seal.
8
Press the air out by cupping your fingers over the dumpling in your palm and pressing lightly.
9
Fry wontons in the hot oil until 1 side is browned, about 1 or 2 minutes. Flip and cook until other side is browned, 1 or 2 minutes. Transfer wontons to a paper towel-lined plate to drain using a slotted spoon.
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To make the dipping sauce: Whisk soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds together in a bowl until smooth.
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Serve alongside wontons.