Sweet & Spicy Vegetable Bibim Mandu (Korean Dumpling Salad)
Easy Baek Jong Won Style Vegetable Bibim Mandu Recipe: Perfect for Kids’ Snacks, Late-Night Meals, and Appetizers!
Let’s make Vegetable Bibim Mandu, a beloved snack and late-night meal! This dish features crispy pan-fried dumplings served with a refreshing, zesty vegetable salad. It’s simple yet incredibly flavorful, making it a hit with everyone, young and old. It’s the perfect choice for a quick snack or a delightful accompaniment to drinks with friends.
Key Ingredients- 8 dumplings (frozen or store-bought)
- 1/5 Cabbage (approx. 100g)
- 1 tsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- A pinch of Salt
- A little Sesame seeds
- 1 tsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start making Vegetable Bibim Mandu, a perfect snack or late-night meal with its delightful sweet, sour, and spicy flavors! It’s not difficult, so follow along step by step!
Step 2
First, prepare the dumplings. Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat and place the 8 dumplings. Pan-fry them until golden brown and crispy on both sides. The key is to cook them slowly over medium heat until the dumpling skin is a beautiful golden brown. While the dumplings are frying, prepare the vegetable salad.
Step 3
Wash the 1/5 cabbage thoroughly and shred it as thinly as possible. Place the shredded cabbage in a bowl. Add 1 tsp gochugaru, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp vinegar, a pinch of salt, a little sesame seeds, and 1 tsp gochujang. Gently mix the ingredients with your hands, being careful not to mash the cabbage, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Step 4
Voila! Your delicious, zesty, sweet, and spicy cabbage salad is ready. The vibrant colors and appetizing appearance are sure to whet your appetite.
Step 5
Now for the final step. Arrange the crispy, golden-brown pan-fried dumplings attractively on a plate. Next to them, generously add the prepared sweet, sour, and spicy vegetable salad. For an extra touch, you can shred and add julienned cucumber or carrots to the salad – it’s delicious! Your tasty Vegetable Bibim Mandu is complete!
