Questions & answers
Straightforward answers about ingredients, calories, pairing and buying MADAME DU.
What is MADAME DU?
MADAME DU is a premium Korean mandu brand. Regular, chilli and coriander varieties contain chicken; the duck variety contains duck. NUAGE AU LAIT is its dedicated pairing milk tea.
What ingredients are in the duck mandu?
Duck, chives and tofu come together with fenugreek seeds, turmeric and coriander. Discover the combination of meat, vegetables and spices chosen for the MADAME DU recipe.
Do the dumplings contain pork?
No. MADAME DU dumplings are filled with chicken or duck, depending on the variety.
How many calories are in one dumpling?
The brand states 45 kcal per MADAME DU dumpling. Check the product label for complete nutrition and serving information. This figure excludes milk tea and sauces.
What makes the wrappers pink and green?
We boil beetroot and spinach ourselves to extract colour for the wrappers. Beetroot is used for the pink chilli dumplings and spinach for the green coriander dumplings.
Do the dumplings contain fenugreek oil?
Yes. The MADAME DU dumpling recipe includes fenugreek oil alongside meat and vegetables. Fenugreek is a plant also used as a spice. Check the product label for the complete ingredient list.
What is NUAGE AU LAIT?
NUAGE AU LAIT is a milk tea made with Mariage Frères tea and created especially to pair with MADAME DU dumplings.
Are these dumplings suitable for a weight-management diet?
At 45 kcal per dumpling, four mandu provide 180 kcal and six provide 270 kcal. Choose the number that suits your meal. Dumplings only; sauces and milk tea are additional. Check the label of the product you are buying.
Are MADAME DU dumplings halal-certified?
Please contact MADAME DU to confirm certification before purchasing. The absence of pork alone does not establish halal certification.
Where can I check allergens?
Read the full ingredient and allergen information on the product packaging and seller’s page. Check the milk tea, sesame sauce and peanut sauce separately when adding them to your order.
Where can I buy MADAME DU or enquire about visiting Seoul?
Browse the linked listings on 29CM, ABLY and the Shrewcheetah Naver Smart Store. For a visit in Yongsan, Seoul, or a stockist enquiry, email mimi@shrewcheetah.com. Confirm delivery destinations with the retailer before ordering.
Where can I find MADAME DU in Seoul?
Find MADAME DU at Auvergne by Shrewcheetah Yongsan, 37-3 Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The shop is in Bogwang-dong. Enquire about opening hours and available products before your visit.