Dumplings are a common food that we often see. There are different ways to eat dumplings and different ways to wrap dumplings. So how to make dumplings look good? What should you pay attention to when making dumplings yourself? Let’s take a look. .

How to make good-looking dumplings?

1. Add stuffing to the dough

Use chopsticks or a spoon to put the dumpling filling onto the dough. Pay attention to the right amount of stuffing. No more, no less. If there is too much stuffing, the dumplings will not be able to wrap. If there is too little stuffing, the dumplings will not be fragrant or delicious. Remember, you have to control the amount of stuffing yourself.

2. Pinch the middle half of the dumpling skin

After adding the dumpling filling, first pinch the middle half of the dumpling skin and squeeze it as tightly as possible with your hands. Be more practical and lay the foundation for the following steps.

3. Hold both ends with both hands

After pinching the middle part of the dumpling wrapper, use both hands to hold up both ends of the dumpling wrapper at the same time to prepare the entire dumpling. closed.

4. Completely close

Next, use both hands to bring the two ends of the dumpling wrapper closer to the middle, and close it completely so that the filling is not exposed and the juice is not leaked. Just "pinch it twice" and the dumpling is ready.

5. Ultimate reinforcement

At this point, our dumplings have basically been wrapped. Finally, we see two pleats on the back of the dumpling. We have to gently wrap these with our hands. Press the two pleats to ensure that the dumpling is sealed and intact.

Finally, just wait for the dumplings to be cooked in the pot. 'This method ensures that the dumplings will not break!

What should you pay attention to when making dumplings yourself

1. Add The dumpling skin without eggs is more chewy and tastes better

Mix two eggs per 1000 grams of flour, and the dumpling skin will be smooth and non-sticky. Of course, it is the same with flour without adding eggs.

2. Cold water dough also tastes better

The ratio of noodles to water is two bowls of flour and one bowl of water. If you want the noodles to be softer, add more water and mix for a while. , remember to add yeast powder

3. An easy way to chop meat filling by yourself

Meat filling is often difficult to chop and wastes a long time. Use a juicer, chop it, and add Chopped green onions, beaten together, the meat filling will be more delicious

4. Add salt when cooking dumplings

Why? When cooking dumplings, put a green onion in the water or add some salt after the water boils , and then put the dumplings. The dumplings are delicious and not sticky.

5. Add water to the meat filling

Usually, some water needs to be added to the meat filling to make steamed buns and dumplings. Why do we need to add water? Because it will make the meat filling soft and smooth. Okay, beat until it becomes sticky and can be held up for 1 minute without falling over with chopsticks. You can add some lard residue, only for meat fillings.

Tips for making your own dumplings

1. The dough should be "wake up" well, so that it can be rolled out and wrapped well without breaking.

2. When adjusting the filling, if all meat filling is used, pay attention to "beating" water into the meat filling. The water should be added slowly, and stir in one direction with chopsticks while adding. If the filling contains more lean meat, add more water; if the filling contains more fat meat, add less water. Then add chopped green onion, soy sauce, minced ginger, MSG, etc. and mix thoroughly, and finally add salt. If meat and vegetable fillings are used, it is best to use raw vegetables and blanch them in water to prevent vitamin loss. If there is soup after the vegetables are chopped, squeeze it slightly to prevent it from seeping out when making dumplings. After putting the chopped vegetables and meat filling together, don't stir too much, otherwise soup will come out. After the soup is made, you can add some dry noodles. You can also take it outside to cool down in winter, and the fat will thicken as it condenses.

What to do if the dumpling filling is too watery

1. You can put the dumpling filling together with the basin in the refrigerator for about an hour.

2. Secondly, you can put flour into the dumpling filling to neutralize it, which will also have a good effect.

3. You can also stir-fry some egg yolks and stir them in together.

4. You can add some fried corn kernels or steamed rice and stir together.

5. You can also stir-fry some ingredients and mix them together. You can perform different processing methods according to different tastes.

In addition, when preparing the filling, if all meat filling is used, you should pay attention to "beating" water into the meat filling. That is, the water should be added slowly, and stir in one direction with chopsticks while adding it. . If the filling contains a lot of lean meat, add more water; if the filling contains a lot of fat meat, add less water.