Appetizer for 4
Hobak Mandu
Zucchini-filled dumplings are sealed in wrappers and steamed until tender for a savory Korean appetizer.
Typical price
$6.43for 4 servings
$1.61 per serving$6.43 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
KoreanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeBudgetAppetizersSnacks
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 1.25 | $4.19Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $2.24Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.43 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 24 dumpling wrappers
- 2 zucchinis
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp soup soy sauce
- sesame oil
Steps
- Grate the zucchinis into a bowl, mix with salt, and rest for 15 minutes.
- Squeeze the zucchini dry, then mix it with soup soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Place filling in 24 wrappers, fold them over, and press the edges closed.
- Bring 1 inch of water to a simmer in a wide pot with a steamer basket.
- Steam the dumplings covered for 10 minutes, until the wrappers are tender.
Swaps
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
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