Dinner for 3
Pan-Fried Pork and Beef Mandu
Mandu wrappers hold seasoned pork, beef, and vegetables, then cook in a covered skillet until browned and tender.
$11.11for 4 servings
$2.78 per serving$11.11 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.
Photo: koreanbapsang.com
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 8, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.90Typical price |
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $0.49Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Ground pork$4.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.25Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $1.37Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.34 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepperVinegarSugar and brown sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 package dumpling skins/wrappers
- 8 oz zucchini
- 10 oz green cabbage
- 4 oz fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 onion
- 2 scallions
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp finely minced ginger
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 egg
- 1/4 tsp salt to season the filling and more for salting vegetables
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Steps
- Shred the zucchini and cabbage, salt them lightly, rest for 10 minutes, and squeeze out the moisture.
- Chop the mushrooms, onion, and scallions, then mix them with the vegetables, pork, beef, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Place 1 tablespoon filling in each wrapper, wet the edges with water, and press them closed.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet and cook the mandu for 3 minutes until the bottoms brown.
- Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and steam for 8 minutes until the wrappers are tender and the filling reaches 160 F.
- Mix the remaining soy sauce, vinegar, water, sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for dipping.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Zucchini and summer squash for Bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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