My Korean KitchenBibim Mandu (Korean Potsticker Salad)
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Ingredients
Serves 3- 1/2 Lebanese cucumber ((65 g / 2.3 ounces), julienned)
- 1/4 carrot ((25 g / 0.9 ounces), peeled, julienned)
- 35 g cabbage ((1.2 ounces), thinly sliced)
- 4 lettuce leaves ((40 g / 1.4 ounces), thinly sliced)
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (, I used the kikkoman brand.)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 Tbsp raw sugar
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp Korean chili paste ((gochujang))
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- Some cooking oil (, I used rice bran oil)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 14 pieces frozen dumplings ((180 to 500g / 6 to 17 ounces))
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Steps
- Step 1
Wash and clean all the vegetables, and prepare them according to the instructions in the ingredients list. Once they're ready, set them aside.
- Step 2
Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients in a bowl and mixing them well.
- Step 3
Heat the pan over medium heat and add some oil, spreading it evenly. Place the dumplings in the pan and cook for about 5 minutes until they're thoroughly cooked and golden brown. Here's a tip for quick and even cooking: start by browning one side for about 1 minute. Then, add 1/4 cup of water, cover, and lower the heat. Once the water evaporates, remove the lid, add a bit more oil, and increase the heat to medium. Cook until all sides are golden and crisp. Set them aside to cool slightly—I find they taste better in the salad when a bit cooled down.
- Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, toss together your vegetables, dumplings, and dressing until everything is well combined. Remember, it's best to do this step just before you're ready to eat. That way, your vegetables and dumplings stay nice and crunchy.Alternatively, you can mix only the vegetables in the dressing, then serve them in the center of the plate, with pan-fried dumplings arranged around the edge. This method allows you to enjoy even crispier dumplings. For a tidier presentation, serve the dressed vegetables in a shallow bowl to prevent the dressing from spilling over.
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Wash and clean all the vegetables, and prepare them according to the instructions in the ingredients list. Once they're ready, set them aside.
Source: My Korean Kitchen
