Why Some Housewives Pierce Dumplings with a Toothpick Before Cooking: You'll Be Surprised

01.10.2023 10:30

Homemade dumplings are a real source of pride for any housewife, since not every woman does this.

Sometimes it seems much easier to find a quality semi-finished product and try to cook it in a way that everyone will like.

But homemade dumplings will always look better than store-bought ones.

We have a unique opportunity to prepare the highest quality dish from good products. In addition, experienced chefs have a lot of tricks in store that allow you to make a dish high-quality and tasty.

For example, it is recommended to pierce dumplings with a toothpick before cooking.

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Why do they advise doing this?

As it turns out, the meaning of this trick is quite simple and obvious. A small gap will allow the broth to have a positive effect on the dish during the cooking process.

The minced meat will be thoroughly soaked in liquid, resulting in an incredibly juicy dish.

You need to do this trick with each dumpling to achieve the desired result.

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor