Korean Dumplings

Mandoo represents the heart of Korean comfort food, where delicate dumplings are filled with a savory mixture of meat, vegetables, and seasonings. These Korean dumplings, whether steamed, fried, or added to soup, showcase the Korean talent for creating perfectly balanced flavors and textures in a single bite. In Korean homes, making mandoo often becomes a family activity, with generations gathering to fold dumplings together.

What makes mandoo particularly special is its versatility and the way each family develops their own signature filling combination. The precise pleating of each Korean dumpling demonstrates the care and attention to detail characteristic of Korean cuisine, while the variety of cooking methods allows for different textures and presentations.

In modern Korean dining, mandoo continues to evolve while maintaining its essential character. Whether enjoyed as a snack, added to soup, or served as a main dish, these dumplings provide a perfect blend of tradition and innovation in Korean cuisine.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Versatile cooking methods

• Perfect for batch cooking

• Freezer-friendly

• Customizable fillings

• Great for gatherings

• Traditional comfort food

What is Mandoo?

Mandoo (만두) are Korean dumplings filled with a mixture of meat, tofu, vegetables, and seasonings, wrapped in thin wheat-based wrappers. They can be steamed, boiled, pan-fried, or added to soups.

My Essential Korean Pantry contains several of these ingredients, specifically:

• Sempio Soy Sauce
• Kadoya Sesame Oil
• Shirakiku Roasted Sesame Seeds
• Taekyung Korean Chili Flakes

Need help with what ingredients to stock? Check out My Essential Korean Pantry article. This article describes each essential ingredient with links to where you can buy them easily!