Dairy-Free Korean Mandu (Dumplings)

Delight your taste buds with these mouthwatering Dairy-Free Korean Mandu, a modern twist on traditional Korean dumplings perfect for those avoiding dairy. Packed with a flavorful mix of ground meat, crumbled tofu, and finely chopped vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms, these dumplings are infused with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil for an authentic, umami-rich filling. The recipe features a simple technique of pan-frying to golden crispiness before steaming to perfection, creating a delightful contrast of textures. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, these dairy-free dumplings are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce, and savor the perfect balance of savory and crispy in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 30 pieces dumpling wrappers
• 250 grams ground beef or pork
• 100 grams firm tofu
• 3 stalks green onion
• 2 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 100 grams cabbage
• 1 piece carrot
• 50 grams shiitake mushrooms

Directions

Step 1

Start by finely chopping the cabbage, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms.

Step 2

Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and press to remove excess water. Once dry, crumble it into a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the ground meat to the bowl with the crumbled tofu.

Step 4

Mince the garlic cloves and grate the ginger, then add both to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the green onions and add them to the bowl.

Step 6

Add the chopped cabbage, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms into the mixture.

Step 7

Season the mixture with soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until well combined.

Step 8

Take one dumpling wrapper and place a little less than a tablespoon of filling in the center.

Step 9

Wet the edges of the wrapper with a bit of water, fold it in half, and press to seal, creating a crescent shape.

Step 10

Continue filling and folding the rest of the dumplings until all the filling is used.

Step 11

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 12

Place the dumplings in the skillet, flat side down, and cook for about 3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown.

Step 13

Add a splash of water to the pan and cover it with a lid to steam the dumplings for another 4-5 minutes.

Step 14

Remove the lid and continue cooking until all the water has evaporated and the dumplings are crispy on the bottom.

Step 15

Serve the dumplings hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2191.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5363.1

Total Fat 125.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 8603.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 924.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 38.5g	0%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 180.2g	0%

Vitamin D 9IU	0%
Calcium 612.1mg	0%
Iron 40.2mg	0%
Potassium 2459.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.4%

Protein: 13.0%

Carbs: 66.6%