Dumplings are a popular food item around the world, particularly in Chinese cuisine. Learn how to steam dumplings.
If you plan to make steamed dumplings, use hot boiling water to make the dough so the dumplings will be much softer and easy to steam. We call this dough as hot water dough (烫面). How to cook dumplings Boiled dumplings (水饺): heat a large pot of water to a boiling, add a small...
Cook leaves and stalks add flavor to soups, stews, pasta salads, and stir-fries. Chinese cabbage leaves can be used in dumplings and kimchi. (Kimchi is a traditional Korean side dish of salted or fermented vegetables, including napa cabbage.) Chinese cabbage leaves can be used as a substitu...
Next, steam it. I know what you’re thinking. “Wait….aren’t we baking it?” Yes, but when I cook tempeh, I almost always start by steaming it. It only takes 10 minutes, and it helps the tempeh soften, which allows it to soak up even more flavor from a marinade. Totally worth...
Microwave dumplings for 2 ½ minutes to release trapped steam. Or, lay 2 chopsticks across a water-filled pot and place the dumplings on top of the chopsticks to steam. Alternatively, heat oil in a pan and steam-fry the dumplings until they’re golden brown....