Baek Jong-won's Homemade Mandu

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Using only lean meat will result in dry dumplings. It's essential to mix in pork fat at an appropriate ratio for a tender, juicy filling.
• Improperly squeezing out moisture from tofu, bean sprouts, and glass noodles can cause the wrappers to tear or the filling to become mushy. Use a cloth to remove as much liquid as possible.
• Kneading the meat mixture in only one direction activates protein viscosity, preventing the filling from falling apart and ensuring it holds together well.
• Adding a small amount of napa cabbage or regular cabbage provides a crunchy texture and sweet vegetable juice, significantly enriching the flavor.