Fried Korean Dumplings (Yaki Mandu) Recipe
These Fried Korean Dumplings, known as Yaki Mandu, are crispy on the outside and packed with a delicious mixture of stir-fried vegetables and seasoned ground pork. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, they are easy to make using wonton wrappers and deep frying to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 dumplings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 cabbage head, minced (about 2 cups)
- 1 large yellow onion, minced (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup carrots, minced
- 5 green onions, minced (about 1 cup)
Meat & Seasonings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Dasida beef flavor soup powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp soy sauce
Other
- 1 package (12oz) Won Ton Wraps
- 5 tsp avocado oil (for stir-frying and deep frying)
Instructions
- Stir-fry Cabbage: Heat 1 tsp avocado oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the minced cabbage and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until slightly softened. Remove cabbage from the pan and place it into a large mixing bowl.
- Stir-fry Onions: Add another teaspoon of oil to the same pan. Add the minced yellow onion and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until translucent. Transfer the onions into the bowl with the cabbage.
- Stir-fry Carrots: Add a third teaspoon of oil to the pan and stir-fry the minced carrots for about 3 minutes until tender. Add the carrots to the mixing bowl with the other vegetables.
- Stir-fry Green Onions: Add another teaspoon of oil and stir-fry the minced green onions for 1-2 minutes. Remove and add them to the vegetable bowl.
- Cook Ground Pork: Add 1 teaspoon of oil to the pan. Cook the ground pork over medium-high heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until thoroughly browned and cooked through. Add the cooked pork to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Combine Seasonings: Add salt, Dasida beef flavor soup powder, ground black pepper, minced garlic, and soy sauce to the vegetable and pork mixture. Mix everything thoroughly—preferably using clean hands—to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Assemble Dumplings: Place about a teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wonton wrapper. Lightly wet one half of the wrapper edge with water. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle and press edges firmly to seal. Hold the dumpling in your palm and press gently to release any air pockets, then re-press edges to secure the seal.
- Deep Fry Dumplings: Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the dumplings in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Since the filling is already cooked, frying is just to crisp the wrapper.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fried dumplings and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Continue frying remaining dumplings. Serve hot and enjoy your crispy Korean Yaki Mandu!
Notes
- Make sure to release all air pockets before sealing dumplings to prevent them from bursting during frying.
- Use avocado oil or any high smoke point oil for frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- You can serve Yaki Mandu with soy sauce, vinegar, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Ensure pork is fully cooked before assembling to maintain food safety.
- Wonton wrappers freeze well; store extra dumplings frozen and fry directly from frozen for convenience.
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