Yangnyeom Mandu - Sweet and Spicy Korean Gyoza
Yangnyeom mandu is crispy dumplings tossed in a sweet and spicy yangnyeom sauce like Korean yangnyeom chicken.
Equipment
- 1 Frying pan (or air fryer)
- 1 Tongs
- 1 small pot
Ingredients
Dumplings
- 5 bibigo Beef Bulgogi Gyoza
- 5 bibigo Kimchi & Chicken Gyoza
Yangnyeom Sauce (Sweet & Spicy Sauce)
- 0.5 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 0.5 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp water
Garnish
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Fry the Gyoza (Pan Method)
- Place the frozen gyoza in a cold pan (no preheating). Pour in enough oil to just cover the bottom of the dumplings. Turn the heat to medium-low.
- Once the oil starts bubbling and the edges turn golden, flip them. Fry until crispy and golden brown on all sides.
Air Fryer Option (Less Oil)
- Lightly coat the gyoza with oil.
- Air fry at 180–200°C (356–392°F) for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway. Make sure they’re evenly golden and crispy.
Make the Yangnyeom Sauce
- In a small saucepan, add all sauce ingredients.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened.
Toss the Dumplings
- Add the crispy gyoza into the sauce and gently toss to coat.
- Gently toss to coat.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Yangnyeom Mandu 양념만두
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