Potatoes are a famous snack in the north. Many people think that the appearance and texture of potstickers are similar to fried dumplings. So are potstickers actually dumplings? Here we will introduce the differences between the two. the difference.

Are pot stickers dumplings?

Pot stickers are not dumplings. They are a famous northern delicacy.

However, the wrapping method, cooking method and taste of pot stickers and dumplings are different. There are usually five or six pot stickers stuck together, with the bottom golden and other parts slightly softer, very crispy and delicious.

The difference between pot stickers and dumplings

1. Different definitions

Pot stickers: a famous traditional snack in northern my country, distributed in other parts of the country, mainly It is a snack food that belongs to the pan-fried and stuffed category. Well made and delicious. Served with different fresh vegetables according to the season.

Dumplings: It is a staple food and local snack in China, and it is also a New Year food. There is a folk saying: "During the great cold and the small cold, eat dumplings to celebrate the New Year." Dumplings are mostly made of dough and stuffed in water.

2. Different production methods

Pot stickers: they can only be fried and must not be boiled with water. During this period, you need to constantly turn the pot and uncover the lid to pour water.

Dumplings: can be fried and taste very good. You can also fry the dumplings in water alone, or use soup instead of cooking oil to fry the dumplings. The taste is also very good. It can also be boiled.

3. Different properties

Pot stickers: It is a popular snack. Daoxiangju pot stickers are famous in the ancient city for their rigorous selection of ingredients, fine production and beautiful quality. The finished product is soupy and oily, yellow in color and overflowing with deliciousness. Northeastern is also called fried buns.

Dumplings are an essential holiday meal on the winter solstice of the lunar calendar every year, whether rich or poor. "On October 1st, when the winter solstice arrives, every household eats dumplings." This custom was left to commemorate the "Medical Saint" Zhang Zhongjing who gave up medicine during the winter solstice. For details, see the aforementioned "Zhang Zhongjing" section. The more wine you drink, the more dumplings you get, which means the days will get better and better.

How to make dumplings with pot stickers

1. Put cold oil in a cold pot, turn the pot so that the oil spreads evenly on the bottom of the pot. Put the dumplings into the pot again, and then turn on the heat. This way, the pot stickers will not be cooked.

2. The heat of frying pot stickers must be controlled well. The flame should not exceed the bottom of the pot. Adjust the fire so that the size of the fire does not change. At the same time, we should always check how the bottom of the dumplings are fried. When the bottom of the dumplings turns golden brown, we can add water to the pot, but the addition is not pure water but vinegar with vinegar added. water.

3. Put an appropriate amount of vinegar water in the pot to make the pot stickers yellow on the outside and tender on the inside, crisp but not hard. After adding water, cover and fry for a few minutes. When you hear the rustling sound coming from the pot, the pot stickers are almost ready.

Can frozen dumplings be made into pot stickers?

Dumplings can be made into pot stickers, but attention should be paid to the cooking method. When making, defrost the dumplings at room temperature first, and then fry them over medium-low heat. If the heat is too high, it will easily cause the pot stickers to become mushy, so be sure to pay attention to this.