Japchae Mandu combines two traditional Korean dishes in one. "Mandu" is a Korean-style dumpling made from a thin wheat dough wrapper, while "Japchae" is a classic Korean dish of semi-transparent glass noodles made from sweet potato starch, stir-fried with a variety of vegetables and seasoned with sesame oil and soy sauce. This product takes that Japchae filling and encloses it inside a Mandu wrapper to create a convenient frozen meal. The filling contains 31% vegetables — including cabbage, onion, carrot, spring onion, king oyster mushroom, wood ear mushroom and shiitake — plus 4% glass noodles, all seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil for a deep, rich umami flavour. The concept is similar to Italian ravioli or Polish pierogi, but with the distinctive character of Korean spices and naturally fermented soy sauce.

Yes, this product is suitable for both vegan and vegetarian diets. No animal-derived ingredients (meat, fish, eggs or dairy) are used. Textured soy protein is used to achieve a satisfying, meaty texture using only plant-based ingredients. Please note that the soy sauce ingredient contains a small amount of alcohol, and the product contains wheat flour, wheat gluten and wheat dietary fibre — it is therefore not gluten-free. The product also does not carry halal certification.

Under EU food labelling regulations (Regulation 1169/2011), the following three allergens must be noted: ① Gluten — wheat flour, wheat gluten and wheat dietary fibre are all present. Do not consume if you have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy. ② Soybeans — present in the soy sauce and textured soy protein. ③ Sesame — present in the sesame oil. Please take care if you have a sesame allergy. All three allergens are among the 14 mandatory declarable allergens under EU legislation.

The product itself is a frozen convenience food and is not a fermented food as a whole. However, the soy sauce used in the filling is naturally fermented in the traditional manner, contributing a deep and complex umami flavour. Just as European cheese and wine develop intricate flavour profiles through ageing and fermentation, Korean soy sauce is a condiment made by naturally fermenting soybeans and wheat using traditional methods. Thanks to this naturally fermented soy sauce, the Mandu delivers a rich, full-bodied flavour despite containing only vegetables. The overall taste is savoury with a gentle sweetness, complemented by the nutty fragrance of sesame oil and the earthiness of mushrooms. There is virtually no heat, making it accessible even for those who do not enjoy spicy food. Please also note that the soy sauce ingredient contains a small amount of alcohol.

[Storage] Keep frozen at -18°C or below. Do not refreeze once thawed. After opening, seal any remaining dumplings and return to the freezer; consume as soon as possible. [Cooking — Pan-fry (recommended)] Place the frozen dumplings flat-side down in an oiled pan over medium-high heat and cook for 3–4 minutes until the base is golden. Add 3–4 tablespoons of water, cover with a lid and steam for 6–7 minutes, then remove the lid and cook off any remaining moisture until the base is crispy. [Cooking — Air fryer] 180°C for approximately 12–15 minutes, turning once halfway through. [Cooking — Boiling] Drop into boiling water and cook for 2–3 minutes after the dumplings float to the surface. Serve with a soy dipping sauce or sriracha.