How long to cook dumplings

Generally speaking, frozen dumplings can be cooked in boiling water for about fifteen minutes. However, if you make your own fresh dumplings, cook them in boiling water for a few minutes, then turn off the heat. If all the dumplings float to the surface, they are cooked.

Introduction to Dumplings

Dumplings are one of the traditional foods in China, and in ancient times they were called Jiao Er. Dumplings were invented by Zhang Zhongjing, the ancient medical sage of China. It is customary to eat dumplings during many festivals in China, such as Spring Festival, New Year's Eve and Winter Solstice. There are also many ways to cook dumplings, besides boiling, they can be steamed, branded, pan-fried, deep-fried, baked and so on.