This recipe comes from a very good friend of mine
and we loved making them when our children were small.
They're fast and easy and can be frozen {uncooked }
on a cookie sheet individually,
then bagged for quick appetizers later on.
Thanks Cari!
Yaki-Mandu
Yaki Mandu is a Korean dumpling that can be steamed or fried. They look a lot like Chinese pot-stickers. Yaki means fried in Japanese and Mandu means dumpling in Korean. Ingredients:
1 lb. raw ground beef
1/2 teaspoon sesame seed
1 green onion, shredded finely
3 teaspoons soy sauce
Dash Garlic Powder or Garlic Salt
4 ounces cellophane noodles,
{soaked in water for 10 minutes and cut into 2-inch pieces}
1 package (1-lb. size) wontons {egg roll wraps}
4 cups vegetable oil for frying
--SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE--
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Directions: Mix raw hamburger, sesame seeds, garlic powder/salt, green onion and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add drained cellophane noodles. Stir the filling together, incorporating the hamburger mixture and noodles well. Prepare egg roll wrapping area: set out the wrappers and the pan of filling, a plate for the finished wraps, a small bowl of water, allowing some room for wrapping. Now for the fun: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the filling onto one of the wrappers. Place it in the middle horizontally. Then fold in the left and right sides of the wrapper, folding the bottom up and over. Finish by rolling the entire roll up onto the top flap, dabbing a bit of water onto the edge to hold it shut (like an envelope). Place the completed roll on a clean plate and repeat. Keep rolling until all filling and wrappers are used. While wrapping: Heat oil to 375 F in a deep fryer. Note: If using a large, heavy skillet (you'll want at least 1-inch of oil). Place each completed roll in the hot oil carefully, frying until golden brown (about 1 to 2 minutes). Flip to the other side and fry for another minute. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite dipping sauces. Yield: 30 egg rolls |
