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Pan-Fried Manty with Mint Chermoula

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For Mint Chermoula:

  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1 cup parsley leaves, cilantro, firmly packed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

For the Manty:

  • 1 pack gyoza wrappers 24 pieces
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion finely grated
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • neutral oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup whole milk plain yogurt for serving
  • Harissa optional

Instructions
 

  • To make Mint Chermoula, place all the ingredients, except salt, in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and adjust other seasonings to taste. You can refrigerate this sauce in an air-tight container for 7 days.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the ground pork, ground beef, finely grated onion, salt, and spices.
  • To assemble the dumplings, place a tablespoon of the meat filling right in the center of your wrapper. Slightly brush the edges, or lightly spray the wrapper, with water. Fold the wrapper in half and pinch it to seal it in the middle. Then close two open sides to form a rectangle with 4 corners. Pinch the opposite corners together to create a rose-shaped dumpling.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add dumplings in a single layer and cook until bottoms begin to brown, about 1 minute seconds. Add 1/3 cup water, cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 3 minutes. Then remove the lid and cook until the liquid has evaporated completely and the bottoms are crisp and golden brown, about 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining dumplings.
  • Spread the yogurt on a large serving platter and arrange hot manty on top. Drizzle with chermoula and harissa.
  • If you want to save dumplings for later, place the dumplings on a lightly floured tray or cutting board and freeze. Once the dumplings are solid, put them in zip locks and store them until needed.