Who does not like dumplings, he did not eat dumplings! But today we will not develop the idea on the subject of this incredibly delicious dish, it is better to focus on what it is eaten with. For example, with vinegar. Yes, you heard right - such a combination also takes place. Therefore, the way there are dumplings with vinegar is the subject of discussion in this article.
Dumplings and vinegar: why such a combination?
Many people wonder: why eat dumplings with vinegar? Why is there such a combination? Vinegar from the 16th century was an indispensable seasoning on the table for various dishes. And since the Siberians could not imagine their feast without dumplings, then they used this vinegar to spice up this dish.
Uzbeks always used vinegar for dumplings. Maybe they "infected" the Soviet people with such addiction, or maybe the native Siberians passed this recipe to their descendants. One way or another, but many remember that the combination of dumplings with vinegar came from the time of the USSR, when dumplings were something like today's cafe-fast food.
On each table there was a small plate with diluted vinegar, so this seasoning was taken for granted. The taste is vigorous and goes well with dumplings.
In another opinion, dumplings with vinegar were eaten, because other sauces were in short supply. And why, but there was an abundance of vinegar, moreover, of any concentration. As it was, one can only guess.
How to dilute vinegar for boiled dumplings?
Before eating dumplings with vinegar, the latter must be properly diluted. Although some prefer vinegar not to be diluted. However, imagine a recipe for dumplings with vinegar diluted.
What to take:
- a tablespoon of vinegar 9%;
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil (olive or sunflower);
- salt and pepper to taste.
How to do:
- mix vinegar and oil;
- Salt and pepper diluted vinegar.
Instead of pepper, you can add ground or fresh pressed garlic.
How to eat dumplings with vinegar?
Dumplings with vinegar do not require special table setting, holiday dresses or any other features. But the way they eat dumplings with vinegar looks somehow in a special, "allied" way for someone.
So, dumplings are boiled. Spread them on a plate. Next to the plate of dumplings is a small bowl filled with vinegar sauce, the recipe of which is described earlier. Dumplings are pricked on a fork and each is dipped in vinegar.
It is worth considering that the presented sauce for dumplings with vinegar will turn out to be heterogeneous. The density of oil and vinegar are different, so the mixture will be two-layer. And so that everything was even, each dumpling should be completely immersed in a plate with sauce, held clockwise a couple of times, and then immediately sent to the mouth.
Soya garlic sauce
Soy sauce is also suitable for dumplings. And since the article touches on the topic of vinegar, then we will consider a recipe for a dumpling supplement with soy sauce and vinegar.
What to take:
- 2 tablespoons of vinegar 9%;
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce;
- 2 tablespoons of broth, which remained from cooking dumplings;
- 3 cloves of garlic.
How to do:
- garlic is crushed under a press;
- dumplings broth filtered and poured into a bowl;
- vinegar and soy sauce are added to the broth;
- All the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and left for 5 minutes so that the garlic “releases” its taste.
Salt and pepper sauce is not necessary, everything is optimal there.
Mustard Sauce
Dilute vinegar for dumplings can be a classic way. But if you also add mustard, then the taste will be even "hotter".
Preparing this option dumplings dressing based on a previously presented recipe. In addition, they spread in the classic recipe 1 tablespoon of mustard "Russian", granular will not work. That is, the amount of mustard should be equal to the amount of vinegar.
All mixed until completely homogeneous. 10 minutes left to soak, and then re-mixed and served with cooked dumplings.
Sour cream vinegar
Another option for a delicious dumplings supplement is sour cream and vinegar. How to eat dumplings with vinegar and sour cream - it will not be difficult, but what about cooking?
What you need:
- tablespoon of vinegar 9%;
- 2 tablespoons of sour cream;
- pepper and salt to taste.
How to do? All combine and mix, salt and pepper to taste. Insist 5 minutes and served with dumplings. You do not need to wait more than 5 minutes, such a sauce is good only in fresh form.
On a note
Here are some useful tips that are associated with the use of dumplings with vinegar:
- It is strongly not recommended to give vinegar to dumplings for children. Even if it is diluted with water, even if its concentration is 3%, still this product is too vigorous for the children's stomach.
- An alternative to oil can be ordinary drinking water or water in which dumplings were cooked (in the same ratio as with oil).
- You don’t even have to dip each dumpling, but just add all the dumplings in the plate with vinegar. It will be even more convenient: the sauce will not drip with dumplings, while it is carried to the mouth.
- To enhance the taste of vinegar, it is recommended to add finely chopped greens to it. Suitable basil, parsley, dill and cilantro. You can individually, but you can make a mixture of herbs.
- Cook a small amount of vinegar. A small amount (with 1 tablespoon of vinegar) is enough to feed several people. In addition, this sauce is delicious in freshly cooked form. Settled, he is already losing all his "fiery" qualities.
Conclusion
How to eat dumplings with vinegar is a mystery to many, because not everyone understands this combination. But you just have to try, and the opinion changes instantly. However, one should not forget that the quality of the dumplings also affects the taste of this combination. The most delicious - homemade, purchased can "pump up" and spoil the whole impression of the dish.