North Korea

Mandu

-1/4 lb. ground beef
-1 C. vegetable oil
-1 Tbs vegetable oil
-1/2 small onion, peeled & finely chopped
-3/4 C. cabbage, shredded
-1/2 C. bean sprouts
-1 green onion, finely chopped
-1.5 tsp. black pepper
-dash of salt
-25 won ton wrappers
-1 egg

1) In large fry pan or wok, brown meat, mashing with fork to make small pieces. remove meat with slotted spoon to drain well, set aside in bowl.
2) Once cool, wash and dry fry pan/wok. Then heat 1 Tbs veggie oil on high heat for 1 minute.
3) Add onions, cook 2-3 min. until crisp and tender.
4) Add cabbage, continuing to cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage is crisp and tender.
5) Add bean sprouts and green onions, mix and cook 1-2 minutes.
6) Remove pan from heat, drain veggie mixture. Add veggies, salt and pepper to meat and mix well.
7) Lay out a won ton wrapper (keep others covered with wet paper towel so as not to dry out. Brush all 4 edges of wrapper with beaten egg. Place about 1 Tbs of filling in center of wrapper. Fold in half over filling, pressing edges together to form dumpling. Repeat with all dumplings.
8) In large fry pan or wok, heat 1 C. veggie oil over med. heat for 1 minute. Carefully place 6 dumplings into oil with tongs (place them on their side). Fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and fry other
side 2-3 minutes.