mandu
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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.
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- 11
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Definition of mandu
1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
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A dumpling in Korean cuisine.
“Mandu are the traditional fast food of the region and make a great meal or snack for the road.”
“Preheat the oil to 350°F (180°C) and fry the mandu in batches until golden and crispy.”
“When you have made all the mandu, heat about a tablespoon of groundnut oil in a non-stick frying pan or a wok that has a lid.”
“It isn’t a particularly busy evening for Kim’s Dumplings, so we should be able to enjoy some strangely public privacy. / “Why here?” / “I wanted dumplings.” She gestures to a plate of mandu, covered in hot sauce.”
“Mandu are found in soups or eaten on their own as an appetizer with a dipping sauce and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.”
Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA.
Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 만두(饅頭) (mandu), in turn from Chinese 饅頭 /馒头 (mántou). Doublet of manju, manti, and mantou.
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