How to Make Dumpling

A dumpling is a traditional Chinese food that is known for its delectable taste and flavor. Though mastered by Chinese, this dish is being relished by food lovers across the world. The best part of this food is that it can be prepared in variety of ways as per the preferences of the people. You can either use vegetables or meat or even something sweet and savory for the filling. You can also opt between boiled or pan fried variety.

If you want to cook this mouth-watering Chinese food at home but do not know the cooking method, then do not worry. You don’t really need a Chinese chef to cook Chinese dumplings. All you need to do is to follow the instructions below:

Instructions:

The first thing you need to do is to prepare the filling for the dumplings. For this, chop some meat pieces and mash them properly. Add salt, pepper, Soya sauce, sesame oil, ginger and scallions to the mashed meat. If you wish you can also add some finely chopped cabbage to it.
Mix all the ingredients well and add two spoonful of water to the mix, if required. Allow the mix to sit for 10 minutes, after which squeeze the excess water that may be present in the mix.
Now let’s prepare the skin or covering for the dumplings. For this, take a big bowl with flour in it. Gradually add water to the flour and knead it by hand to prepare soft dough. Cover it with towel and put it aside for sometime.
Scatter some dry flour on the board and roll the dough into a long baton-like roll on the board. Now cut the roll into small pieces. You can even use a rolling pin to roll each piece into a thin circle. Slightly press each piece with hand to get a pancake shape.
Now hold the pancake with your hand and place the filling ingredients in the centre of the dough circle. Carefully fold the circle in half and then moisten the edges with water. You can use both index finger and thumb to bring the sides of the dough circle together. Properly seal the edge of the dumpling. Pinch the pleats together and then pinch to seal.
The next step is simple. All you need to do is to place the dumplings into boiling water and allow it to cook. Make sure to gently stir the dumplings to prevent them from sticking together. After bringing to a boil; turn the heat to low and cook for another three minutes.
Now your dumplings are ready to be served. When serving, use vinegar, soy sauce, hot bean paste, etc. as dipping sauces. These sauces will enhance the flavor of your dumplings.