Vegan Korean Mandu (Dumplings)

Delight in the savory flavors of Vegan Korean Mandu (Dumplings), a plant-based twist on the classic Korean comfort food. These delicate, golden-brown dumplings are packed with a flavorful mix of crumbled tofu, earthy shiitake mushrooms, crunchy green cabbage, and vibrant carrots, all seasoned with aromatic garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Wrapped in tender vegan dumpling skins and pan-fried to crisp perfection before being steamed to seal in the succulence, these mandu are as versatile as they are delicious—perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a main course. Ready in just an hour, this recipe is easy to master and ideal for sharing. Pair with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible vegan delight that captures the essence of Korean cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams firm tofu
• 100 grams shiitake mushrooms
• 100 grams green cabbage
• 1 medium carrot
• 3 stalks green onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 30 pieces vegan dumpling wrappers
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then crumble it into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the shiitake mushrooms, green cabbage, and carrot, then add them to the bowl with the tofu.

Step 3

Thinly slice the green onions and mince the garlic and ginger before adding them to the mixture.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the tofu and vegetable mix, stirring thoroughly to combine.

Step 5

Lay a dumpling wrapper on a flat surface. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling into the center of the wrapper.

Step 6

Wet the edges of the wrapper with a little water using your fingertip and fold it in half. Press the edges together firmly to seal. Optionally, crimp the edges for a decorative touch.

Step 7

Repeat the process with the remaining filling and wrappers.

Step 8

To cook, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Arrange the dumplings in the skillet with a little space between each.

Step 9

Fry the dumplings for 2-3 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.

Step 10

Add 1/4 cup of water to the skillet and cover immediately. Allow the dumplings to steam for 5 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the wrappers are cooked through.

Step 11

Serve the mandu hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1198.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1844.6

Total Fat 65.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2739.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 271.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.1g	0%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Protein 59.7g	0%

Vitamin D 18IU	0%
Calcium 487.9mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 1507.1mg	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: 30.8%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 56.7%