Kim Dae-seok's Kimchi Dumplings

• napa cabbage kimchi 1/4 head
• ground pork 400g
• tofu 1 block (300g)
• bean sprouts 300g
• glass noodles 80g
• onion 1/2 medium
• green onion 1 stalk
• fresh dumpling wrappers 1 pack
• egg 1 large
• red pepper powder 1 tablespoon
• minced garlic 1.5 tablespoons
• sugar 1/2 tablespoon
• mirin 1 tablespoon
• soy sauce 2 tablespoons
• sesame oil 2 tablespoons
• salt 1/3 tablespoon
• black pepper 3 pinches
• light soy sauce 1 tablespoon (for seasoning sauce)
• vinegar 1 tablespoon (for seasoning sauce)

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the kimchi, tofu, and bean sprouts to prevent the filling from becoming soggy or bursting.
• Marinating the ground pork beforehand ensures the meat doesn’t separate and the seasoning penetrates evenly throughout the filling.
• Sprinkling cold water on the dumplings midway through steaming (after 5 minutes) helps the wrappers retain moisture, keeping them chewy even when cooled.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to make homemade dumplings with deep umami flavor and crisp texture, unlike store-bought versions.
• ⭐Families looking to prepare delicious kimchi dumplings together on holidays or weekends with care and tradition.