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Mandu Dumplings and Tteokbokki

Brooke
Brooke @cook_13738657
Charlottesville, Virginia

An improvisation because locally some of these ingredients can't be found here.

Mandu Dumplings and Tteokbokki

An improvisation because locally some of these ingredients can't be found here.

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Ingredients

1 Hour
2 servings
  1. Tteokbokki
  2. 1 lb.Ricecakes (Hard to find, Had to order these online)
  3. 2 CupsAnchovy & Kelp Stock (Or dilute 1 teaspoon of fishsauce per cup of water)
  4. 1 TablespoonSoy Sauce (Ignore if diluting fish sauce or you'll have very salty tasting tteokbokki)
  5. 1/2Medium Onion
  6. 3 TablespoonsGochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  7. 1 1/2 TablespoonsSugar
  8. 1 TeaspoonGarlic, minced
  9. 1 TeaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
  10. 1Large Potato, cubed
  11. Mandu Dumplings (You'll have some leftover!)
  12. 48Won Ton wrappers (12 Oz.)
  13. 1/2 lb.Meat (Pork or Beef recommended) minced
  14. 1/2 CupGreen Onions, finely chopped
  15. 1 CupKimchi, finely chopped
  16. 1 TeaspoonSesame Oil
  17. 1/2 TeaspoonGarlic, minced
  18. 1 CupVegetable Oil
  19. 1Egg
  20. Optional Marinade (Slightly Spicy)
  21. 1/2 CupSoy Sauce
  22. 1 TablespoonMirin (Rice Vinegar)
  23. 1/4 CupBrown Sugar
  24. 1 TablespoonGochujang
  25. 1 TeaspoonGinger
  26. 1 TeaspoonGarlic powder
  27. 1 TeaspoonLimejuice
  28. 1 TeaspoonRed Pepper Flakes
  29. 1 TablespoonPepper, minced (We use a Ghost Pepper, but that adds a lot of heat.)

Cooking Instructions

1 Hour
  1. 1

    Optional: Mince the beef and marinate for 6 hours. Either way, thoroughly cook the beef in a small pan with some sesame oil. (Might require some seasonings, especially if you're skipping the marinade.)

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, Mix Kimchi, minced cooked beef, green onions, garlic, sesame oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Put about half a spoon of filling into 1 won ton wrapper. You can fold them in a variety of ways, but the simplicity of just making a triangle is hard to beat. Simply fold the square into a triangle, using the egg to make an egg wash, and put that on its outer edges. Use a fork to press the edges together and create a good seal.

  3. 3

    You can fry the bottoms, and then boil them like pot stickers; Or heat up your cup of oil in a tall pan if you don't have a fryer. The oil is too hot if its constantly popping, and making a huge mess(About 350 Degrees). Submerge, or turn dumplings in hot oil till sides are slightly tan. About 1-2 minutes. Set aside on a wire rack to cool; they'll brown as they dry(Another 8-10 minutes).

  4. 4

    Unless you freshly made your rice cakes, let them soak for about 10 mins until soft. Meanwhile, bring your stock(or diluted fishsauce) to a boil in a pot. Add the gochujang, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper flakes. Mix, then add your rice cakes, potato and onion. Let boil for another 5 minutes, then let simmer for another 6. Add some sesame seeds and serve!

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