Frozen dumplings are believed to have originated in China, dumplings are bite-sized parcels of delicate dough filled with seafood, meat, or vegetable fillings.
Dumplings are also popular in the US.
Dumplings can be cooked in water or steamed.
How to cook frozen dumplings Recipe
There are three recommended ways to cook frozen dumplings so that you get the best flavor and texture possible: deep frying, pan frying, or boiling
Ingredients
- Frozen dumplings
- Water
- oil
Instructions
- Here’s a quick summary of how cook frozen dumplings on a stove top using the steam fry method
- Heat some oil in a frying pan and add your frozen dumplings
- Fry your frozen dumplings until brown on the bottom, then add water into the pan and cover it with a lid
- Steam the frozen dumplings until the water has evaporated, then continue frying until they’re your desired crispiness and serve
Dumplings can be cooked in water or steamed.
Cooking
- Cover and bring to a boil over high heat
- Add as many dumplings as can fit comfortably in a single layer in the pot and cook them until they float.
- Let them cook for additional minutes. Get them out, drain them and serve.
Steaming
- Steaming is a much faster method as you only need to bring a few cups of water to a boil instead of an entire pot.
- Texturally, it'll also leave the skins a little stretchier and firmer
- It does require the use of a bamboo steamer insert for your wok or pot
- It's a worthwhile investment if you do any amount of Asian cooking, and they also make great stacking storage devices for potatoes and alliums.
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Notes
Frozen dumplings will stick to the bamboo inside a steamer, so you need to line it first. If you've got some Napa cabbage in the fridge, the leaves make great steamer liners. Alternatively, you can use parchment paper to make a breathable non-stick surface.
SOME DUMPLINGS CAN BE KEPT IN THE FREEZER AS A QUICK SNACK
Whether you make your dumplings from scratch or purchase one of the countless store-bought options on the market, there are several ways to cook frozen dumplings. Steamed, boiled, air-fried, or microwaved, they take just minutes to go from the freezer to the table.
Nutrition
Serving: 50g
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Lillian
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