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Korean BBQ Beef Mandu

Korean-style dumplings with a smoky Bulgogi beef filling. This is a classic and flavourful Korean dumpling that brings together a harmonious blend of ingredients. Enjoy with your favourite dipping sauce or add to a noodle bowl.

8 Dumplings | Ready in 7 minutes.

Wrapper: Wheat Flour, Water, Wheat Gluten, Paprika and Salt.

Filling: Beef Mince (38.7%), Onion, Pear Puree, Soy Sauce (Water, Soybean, Salt and Rice), Leek, Spring Onion, Garlic, Ginger, Corn Starch, Seasoning Sauce (Water, Sugar, Soy Sauce (Water, Soy, Salt, Corn Starch), Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Yeast Extract, Plain Caramel, Dried Shiitake), Sesame Oil, Sunflower Oil, Flavouring (Water, Hickory Smoke Flavour, Vinegar, Molasses, Plain Caramel, Salt), Yeast Extract, Cayenne Pepper, Smoked Paprika.

For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May contain traces of molluscsfishmilk and eggs

per dumpling: Energy 216 kJ / 52 kcal, Fat 2.4g, of which saturates 0.9g, Carbohydrates 5.1g, of which sugars 1.0g, Protein 2.1g, Fibre 0.4g, Salt 0.3g.

per 100g: Energy 864 kJ / 207 kcal, Fat 2.4g, of which saturates 3.8g, Carbohydrates 20.6g, of which sugars 3.9g, Protein 8.4g, Fibre 1.4g, Salt 1.4g.

Simply steam.

  1. Line a steamer (or a colander/sieve) with baking paper and place over a pan of boiling water on medium heat.
  2. Add the dumplings and cover with a lid. Steam for 7 minutes. Enjoy!

 

Pan-fry and steam

  1. Add 1bsp (15 ml) of oil and 2 tbsp (30 ml) of waterto a non-stick pan. (Layer the pan with baking paper first for the best finish).
  2. Add the dumplings to the pan and heat until the water starts to boil.
  3. Cover with a lid and continue to cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and allow the remaining water to evaporate.
  5. Turn the heat down and continue to fry until the bottoms are golden and crunchy. Enjoy!

 

Air-frying

  1. Add water (approx. 100 ml) into the base of the air fryer.
  2. Pre-heat to 180°C. Spray oil onto the rack before adding dumplings.
    Distribute the dumplings evenly and spray with oil.
  3. Heat for 8 minutes. Enjoy!

 

Suitable to cook directly from frozen, just add an extra minute according to the cooking instructions to make sure it’s piping hot before serving. Do not re-heat once cooked.

For guidance only, cooking appliances may vary. Please ensure dumplings are cooked until piping hot. Do not re-heat once cooked.

What is Mandu?

Mandu is the name for the family of dumplings in Korean cuisine and can comprise a huge range of different types and preparation methods; they're very thin wheat wrappers filled with various ingredients such as meat, shrimp, vegetables, and kimchi.

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