Hearty and Generous Mandu Jeongol (Korean Dumpling Hot Pot)
Simple Mandu Jeongol Recipe Using Frozen Dumplings
A warm and satisfying mandu jeongol (Korean dumpling hot pot) made with dumplings from the freezer. Featuring a refreshing and clear broth simmered with various vegetables, this dish is perfect for a hearty meal for the whole family.
Main Ingredients
- 20 frozen dumplings (you can choose your favorite types)
- 7 cabbage leaves (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 zucchini (sliced into half-moons)
- 1/4 onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (chopped, adjust for spiciness)
- 1 large green onion (sliced diagonally)
- 1 pack of beef bone broth (or anchovy-kelp broth)
- Small amount of rice cake soup slices (optional, adds chewy texture)
Seasoning Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Fish sauce (or soy sauce for soup)
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil (or perilla oil)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking syrup (or corn syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dasida (or MSG, optional)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Fish sauce (or soy sauce for soup)
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil (or perilla oil)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking syrup (or corn syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Dasida (or MSG, optional)
- A pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Take out about 20 frozen dumplings from the freezer. This amount is good for about 4 people to enjoy a hearty meal. Feel free to mix and match different types of dumplings according to your preference.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables for the hot pot. Cut 7 cabbage leaves into bite-sized pieces. Slice 1/2 zucchini into half-moons, and thinly slice 1/4 onion. Chop 1 Korean green chili pepper and slice 1 large green onion diagonally. If you prefer it spicier, you can add more chili peppers.
Step 3
Make the seasoning sauce, which is key to a delicious mandu jeongol. In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 2 Tbsp cooking syrup, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Dasida (optional), and a pinch of black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Step 4
Arrange the frozen dumplings around the bottom of the hot pot. Place the prepared vegetables like cabbage, zucchini, and onion in the center. Adding rice cake soup slices will make it even more fulfilling.
Step 5
Pour the prepared seasoning sauce evenly over the vegetables in the center of the pot. This step helps the sauce meld into the vegetables and dumplings.
Step 6
Pour in 1 pack of store-bought beef bone broth. If you don’t have beef bone broth, you can use anchovy-kelp broth for a cleaner taste.
Step 7
Add enough broth to cover the ingredients, but not too much, as this will make the broth more concentrated. Now, turn on the heat and bring it to a boil.
Step 8
Simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Taste the broth during cooking and add salt or soy sauce if needed to adjust the seasoning. Enjoy your delicious mandu jeongol while it’s warm! It makes a satisfying meal, especially with a bowl of rice.
