Mandutguk, dumpling soupe

Mandu is the Korean term for stuffed dumpling. This dish is believed to originate in China. However such a dish exists in many cultures. Korean Mandutkuk is a clear soup with dumplings stuffed with Kimchi, Tofu and meat. In Korea, Mandu and Mandutguk used to be a dish more often enjoyed in the region north of Seoul. Nowadays this dish can be found all over Korea. Some Koreans may remember preparing Mandu together with their family on a cold winter day.