Knowing the intricacies of cooking dumplings will help solve two questions at once: how to cook the dish deliciously, what to do so that the dumplings do not stick together during cooking.
A budget version of a hearty dish will turn out incredibly juicy and appetizing if you cook dumplings following simple rules.
How to cook dumplings correctly
Boil the dumplings for an average of 8-12 minutes, given their size. After boiling, reduce the heat to such an extent that the water does not boil. Under these cooking conditions, the dumplings will fall apart and will not stick together.
Lifehack for cooking dumplings
Get into the habit of adding salt to the water for the dumplings immediately after it boils, then lower the semi-finished product into it.
One spoon of vegetable oil works wonders. Add oil to water to prevent the dumplings from sticking together.
Periodically run a slotted spoon across the bottom of the pan to prevent the product from sticking.
What kind of water to throw dumplings into
Frozen dumplings cannot boast of elasticity. They will quickly stick together during cooking if you decide to throw them into cold water.
Throw the dumplings into gently boiling water or regular hot water and forget about cold water forever.
What to do with stuck together dumplings
If your dumplings stick together during cooking, your imagination will come to the rescue and suggest the best way to use them. Don't be afraid to experiment and create!
Alternatively, you can prepare a culinary delicacy: cut the stuck together dumplings, place them on the bottom of the pan, add fried onions and mushrooms on top, add spices, pour eggs over them and bake quickly.
