Dumplings are considered a dish of Chinese national cuisine, which means that where, if not in the Celestial Empire, do they know better than anyone how to cook them correctly.
The Chinese way of cooking dumplings involves soaking them before cooking. Here's how to do it right to make them delicious.
It turns out that the Chinese soak dumplings in cold water for 3 minutes before boiling them.
What's the point?
Pre-soaking allows you to keep the dumplings whole. They will not burst or come apart when placed in hot water.
In addition, due to the temperature difference, the dumplings are not cooked evenly. The dough may boil over and the meat will remain half-raw.
To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to add cold water during cooking when the water starts to boil. According to various sources, the amount varies from 1 to 3 cups.
This trick allows you to slow down the cooking of the dough, so that the mince inside does not end up raw.
Taking into account all these tricks, you can cook delicious and juicy dumplings.
