Hearty and Delicious Mandu Jeongol (Korean Dumpling Hot Pot)
Enjoy a Rich Mandu Jeongol Just Like in ‘Three Meals a Day: Mountain Village’
Mandu Jeongol, a hot pot filled with warm broth and plump dumplings, is a perfect dish to enjoy with the whole family on a chilly day. Recreate the abundant mandu jeongol from the popular variety show ‘Three Meals a Day: Mountain Village’ easily at home. Chewy buckwheat dumplings, fresh vegetables, and fragrant mushrooms come together to create a deep and rich flavor.
Mandu Jeongol Ingredients- 6 Buckwheat dumplings
- 3 Shiitake mushrooms
- 1 King oyster mushroom
- 1 pack Enoki mushrooms
- 1/4 head Baby napa cabbage
- 1/5 Carrot
- 1 Red chili pepper
- 2 Green chili peppers
- 1 handful Bean sprouts
- 1/2 Korean leek
- 2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 5 cups Beef bone broth (or anchovy broth)
- 2 Tbsp Anchovy sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash and prepare all the vegetables. Slice the shiitake and king oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces. Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms and separate them into clumps. Cut the baby napa cabbage into large pieces. Slice the carrot thinly into leaf or half-moon shapes. Slice the red and green chili peppers diagonally for color. Slice the Korean leek diagonally lengthwise. Rinse the bean sprouts thoroughly under running water and drain. Finely mince the garlic.
Step 2
Arrange the prepared baby napa cabbage, mushrooms (shiitake, king oyster, enoki), carrot, chili peppers, Korean leek, bean sprouts, and buckwheat dumplings attractively in a wide, shallow pot or a hot pot. It’s best to leave a little space between the dumplings so they don’t stick together. Pour in 5 cups of beef bone broth and season with 2 tablespoons of anchovy sauce. (If beef bone broth is unavailable, you can use store-bought anchovy broth or homemade anchovy broth. If using anchovy broth, adjust seasoning with soy sauce or salt.)
Step 3
Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Once the broth is boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the vegetables and dumplings are cooked through. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during cooking for a clearer, cleaner broth. Finally, stir in 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and simmer for another minute to meld the flavors. Enjoy warm. You can add a pinch of black pepper to taste.
