How to cook dumplings and dumplings correctly: step-by-step instructions
Cooking dumplings and dumplings is a seemingly simple task, but many make mistakes that cause the dish to stick together or fall apart. The correct cooking technique allows you to achieve the perfect result: tender dough, juicy filling and mouth-watering appearance. It is important to observe the proportions of water, monitor the temperature regime and know the exact cooking time. All the details are in the Izvestia article.
How long to cook dumplings and dumplings
The duration of cooking depends on several factors: the size of the products, the thickness of the dough and the type of product.
Dumplings are cooked in several stages. First, they are lowered into boiling water and wait for the ascent — it takes a few minutes. After the dumplings have surfaced, they need to be cooked for another 5-7 minutes over medium heat. Frozen dumplings from the store usually take longer to cook — 7-10 minutes after surfacing. Freshly made homemade dumplings are ready in 5 minutes after surfacing.
Dumplings cook faster than dumplings. After the products float to the surface, they are cooked for another 2-3 minutes. The total cooking time for dumplings is 3-7 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the dough. Dumplings with potatoes and mushrooms require 3-5 minutes after surfacing. To check the readiness, you can take out one product and cut it: for ready-made dumplings, the dough becomes soft and slightly transparent.
The main guidelines for cooking time are:
Frozen dumplings: 7-10 minutes after surfacing
Fresh dumplings: 5-7 minutes after surfacing
Frozen dumplings: 2-3 minutes after surfacing
Fresh dumplings: 1-2 minutes after surfacing
How to cook frozen dumplings and dumplings without defrosting
The correct technique of cooking frozen products is the key to the success of the dish.
Frozen dumplings and dumplings should not be thawed before cooking. If you take them out of the freezer in advance, the dough will become sticky, the products will stick together and fall apart during cooking. You need to take out the product immediately before cooking, when the water has already boiled.
The process of cooking frozen products begins with the preparation of water. Pour water into a saucepan in a ratio of 1 to 3 (1 liter of water per 300 g of dumplings) and bring to a boil. Add salt to the water, add spices to taste: bay leaf, peppercorns, herbs. To prevent sticking, pour in 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
Dip the frozen products into boiling water several at a time, carefully separating them from each other. Immediately after laying, mix with a slotted spoon so that they do not stick to the bottom. Wait for the water to boil again, then turn down the heat to medium. Stir occasionally during the cooking process, but not too intensively. After surfacing, cook the frozen dumplings for 5-7 minutes, and the dumplings for 2-3 minutes.
Step-by-step instructions for cooking frozen products:
Boil water in a wide saucepan (1:3 ratio)
Add salt, spices and 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Lower the frozen items in several pieces.
Mix immediately with a slotted spoon
Wait for it to boil again and turn down the heat.
Cook after surfacing for 5-7 minutes (dumplings) or 2-3 minutes (dumplings)
Remove with a slotted spoon and fill with oil
Why do dumplings and dumplings stick together and how to avoid it
Sticking of products during cooking is a common problem that occurs for several reasons.
The main culprit of sticking is flour gluten and starch, which are actively released into the water during cooking and form a sticky solution. This happens especially intensively if there are too many products in the pan or insufficient amount of water is used. At least 1 liter of boiling water is required for every 100 g of dumplings. If there is not enough space, the products will stick to each other and tear.
Another common mistake is dipping dumplings in insufficiently hot water. The water must be brought to a rapid, active boil before laying the products. The strong movement of the water will prevent them from immediately sinking to the bottom and sticking to each other. If you throw the dumplings into cold water, they will quickly get wet and stick together into one lump.
Premature defrosting also leads to clumping. If frozen products are defrosted before cooking, the dough will crack and stick together. You need to take them out of the freezer just before cooking. Digesting a large number of products at the same time is another cause of problems. It is better to cook in portions so that they have enough space.
The main ways to avoid sticking together are:
Observe the proportion: 1 liter of water per 100 g of products
Bring the water to a rapid boil before laying
Add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the water.
Lower the products in several pieces, carefully separating
Do not defrost frozen foods before cooking.
Cook in portions in a wide saucepan
After cooking, add the butter and stir.
Choosing the right dishes also matters. It is best to use a thick-walled pan with a volume of 3-5 liters. If the pan is small, the products will stick and cook unevenly. The ideal option is a wide, low pan so that the dumplings do not come into close contact with each other.
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