How long does it take to steam dumplings

The time it takes to steam dumplings can't be generalized, whether the dumplings are veggie or meat, big or small, thick or thin skinned.

Vegetarian 10 minutes, meat 15 minutes

Generally, if the vegetarian dumplings, such as leeks, chives and tofu, steam for 10 minutes, so that the steam out of the dumplings tender; and if it is a meat dumplings, such as beef and radish, pork and cabbage, after the steam steam to steam a little bit longer, about 15 minutes, to ensure that the meat inside the steam cooked.

10 minutes for thin skin, 15-20 minutes for thick skin

Many people who don't know how to make dumplings will always roll out the skin especially thick when they roll out the dumpling skin at home, and the dumplings are very big, so the dumplings, whether they're filled with meat or vegetables, should be steamed for a longer period of time, and the steam should be applied to the dumplings for 15-20 minutes or so, to ensure that the skin is cooked; however, if you're a regular dumpler, you should always make sure that the skin is cooked. The family packaged dumplings, or handmade dumplings bought at the store, generally thin skin, and the size of the normal, such dumplings after the steam steam on the steam for 10 minutes on the line.