Gunmandu (Korean Style Fried Dumplings)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cabbage kimchi, finely chopped (King's is a good brand)
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup firm tofu, mashed
• 1/2 ounce garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon green onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 30-36 square wonton wrappers

Dipping Sauce

• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (rice vineger preferably)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons gingerroot, grated (optional)
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all dipping sauce ingredients in small bowl and mix. Chill until serving time.

2. 2

   Mix ground meat, green onion, soy sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Add finely chopped kimchi. Mix again. Squeeze tofu dry and add to mixture. Mix again.

3. 3

   Fill wonton skins with one teaspoon of mixture. Fold diagonally and seal edges with water.

4. 4

   Deep fry (4 min) until fully cooked and golden on the outside. Remove from oil and let excess oil drain on plate with paper towel.

5. 5

   Serve with dipping sauce.