Mandu Guksu

Mandu Guksu is a delightful Korean noodle soup featuring savory dumplings and a flavorful broth, perfect for a comforting meal. This kosher version maintains authenticity while accommodating dietary restrictions, making it enjoyable for everyone.

Ingredients

• Wheat flour - 200 grams
• Water - 100 ml
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Ground beef (kosher) - 100 grams
• Chopped shiitake mushrooms - 50 grams
• Chopped green onions - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce (kosher) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Ginger (minced) - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 1 liter
• Noodles (wheat or rice, kosher) - 150 grams
• Carrots (julienned) - 50 grams
• Spinach - 100 grams

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine wheat flour and salt. Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mix ground beef, chopped shiitake mushrooms, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined to prepare the filling.
3. Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface to about 2mm thickness. Cut into 8cm squares for dumpling wrappers.
4. Place a teaspoon of the filling in the center of each wrapper, fold over to create a triangle, and seal the edges tightly. Optionally, crimp edges for decoration.
5. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a pot. Add the dumplings and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
6. Add the noodles, carrots, and spinach to the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the noodles are tender.
7. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 20 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
• Water: 1.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from the beef and nourishment from vegetables.
• Provides a comforting and warming effect, ideal for cold days.

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