Description
Korean-Chinese fried dumplings. An absolute staple side dish often served complimentary when ordering Jajangmyeon delivery. Deep-fried for maximum crunch.
Restaurants serving Gunmandu (Fried Dumplings)
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Dumpling wrappers
- Minced pork
- Glass noodles
- Chives
- Soy/Vinegar(Dip)
Instructions
- Prepare large dumplings stuffed with pork, glass noodles, and chives.
- Deep-fry or heavily pan-fry until entirely golden and crispy.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Crispy wrapper、Vinegar-soy acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Deep-fry commercial Japanese Gyoza
Pairing
Jajangmyeon / Pickled radish
Trivia
[Unique Culture] Pan-fried dumplings are rare in Korean-Chinese cuisine; they are almost universally deep-fried for an extreme, blistered crunch.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Dipped in soy-vinegar mixed with chili powder. Connoisseurs also love swiping it through leftover black bean Jajangmyeon sauce.
Allergen
Pork, Wheat, Soy