Crispy Sweet and Sour Fried Dumplings (Ganpung Mandu)
Effortless Chinese Dish Using Frozen Dumplings: Delicious Ganpung Mandu!
Here’s an easy way to make Ganpung Mandu using frozen dumplings! If you have some frozen dumplings that need using up, give this recipe a try~^^ It’s a dish that rivals authentic Chinese cuisine, with a wonderfully crispy exterior and savory-sweet sauce.
Dumplings and Vegetables
- 8 frozen dumplings
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red chili pepper
- A little cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp red chili flakes
Ganpung Sauce
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Place the 8 frozen dumplings in a plastic bag. Drizzle about 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil over them. Seal the bag and shake well to coat each dumpling evenly with oil. This step ensures the dumplings become extra crispy when cooked.
Step 2
Arrange the oil-coated dumplings in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Adjust time as needed based on your air fryer model.
Step 3
While the dumplings are cooking, prepare your aromatics and vegetables. Thinly slice the green onion and red chili pepper diagonally. Thinly slice the garlic cloves.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Ganpung sauce: 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 1 Tbsp cooking wine, 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce, and 2 Tbsp vinegar. Whisk well until thoroughly combined. This sauce balances sweet, sour, and savory flavors.
Step 5
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan or wok over medium-low heat. Add the sliced green onions, garlic, and red chili flakes. Stir-fry gently until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic and chili flakes. You want to release their aroma into the oil.
Step 6
Add the crispy air-fried dumplings to the pan with the fragrant aromatics. Pour the prepared Ganpung sauce over everything.
Step 7
Turn the heat up to high. Stir-fry quickly for about 1-2 minutes, tossing constantly, to coat the dumplings evenly with the glossy sauce. The goal is to create a beautiful glaze without making the dumplings soggy. This quick stir-fry ensures all the flavors meld together perfectly.
Step 8
Serve immediately! These Ganpung Mandu are delicious served over steamed rice as a hearty meal, or as a perfect accompaniment to a cold beer. For an extra touch, you can garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
