Do you know how to boil dumplings so that they do not lose their juiciness and mouth-watering appearance? If not, then you should read the article. It contains helpful tips, tricks, and recipes. We wish you success in the culinary field!
How to boil dumplings in a pan
Grocery list:
- frozen dumplings 0.5 kg;
- Lavrushka - a pair of leaflets;
- chicken cube (optional);
- plain water - 1.2 l.
detailed instructions
- Do not know how to boil dumplings? Don’t worry, now you will learn this. To begin with, fill the pan with water or broth (1.2 l will be enough). Solim. Add the lavrushka, chicken cube or your favorite spices. All this will give the dish an unrivaled aroma and taste. We put the saucepan on the stove, setting the fire to medium.
- As soon as the boiling process begins, open a pack of dumplings. Throw them one at a time into the pan. But this must be done as quickly as possible. Be sure to stir the dumplings to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the dishes or to each other. If they rise to the surface of the water, then it means they are welded. This usually occurs 5-7 minutes after dumplings are lowered into the water.
- Our fragrant dish is ready. We catch dumplings using a ladle or slotted spoon. You can serve them with or without broth. The following dressings are perfectly combined with dumplings: mayonnaise, tomato sauce, sour cream of medium fat content. We wish you all bon appetit!
Pot dumplings recipe
Ingredients:
- chicken bouillon;
- spice;
- 600 g of frozen dumplings;
- Lavrushka - 1 leaf;
- one carrot;
- medium onion;
- some greens.
Cooking
Step number 1. We need to get the broth. To do this, send the bony parts of the chicken to the pan. There we put peeled onions and carrots (whole), parsley root, parsnip, lavrushka and a few peas of pepper.
Step number 2. Clay pots (depending on the number of family members) are heated in the oven. We warn you right away: they should not be cold. Otherwise, in a hot oven, the pots simply burst. It is advisable to keep them a couple of hours at room temperature.
Step number 3. We get the pots from the oven. Immediately fill them with dumplings for 2/3 of the volume. Pour broth into each pot hot. Solim. Sprinkle with your favorite spices. Cover with lids. Cooking dumplings in the oven - 30 minutes. We get the pots, open the lids. In each of them we put a spoonful of sour cream. Sprinkle with chopped dill or parsley on top. You can serve dumplings directly in the pot. So the dish will not cool for a long time and retain a wonderful aroma.
How to boil dumplings in the microwave
Essential ingredients (per 1 serving):
- ¾ cup of water (maybe a little less);
- Lavrushka - 1 leaf;
- dumplings -15-20 pcs.;
- favorite seasonings are a couple of pinches.
The practical part:
- How to boil dumplings in a microwave? To get started, take any dishes for microwave. The main thing is that she has high sides. In this case, boiling water will not spill to the bottom of the furnace. Some housewives use a clay pot.
- Put dumplings in the selected dishes. Pour boiling water in the right amount there. Solim. Add your favorite spices. Dishes with the contents are sent to the microwave. For safety, we recommend placing a plate under it.
- We start the work of the microwave. Dumplings preparation time - 7-8 minutes. When they are welded, put them on a plate. We enjoy a fragrant and hearty dish.
Cooking dumplings in a slow cooker
Method number 1 - "Steamed"
If you adhere to a healthy diet, then this recipe is perfect for you. We will need a plastic basket designed for steaming.
Pour 1.5 liters of water into the multi-bowl. Solim. Pour spices. We install a plastic basket. Coat it with oil. We spread the dumplings so that they do not stick together. They can also be salted. Close the lid. We find in the menu and launch the “Steam” mode. We are waiting for the sound signal. If your device does not provide for cooking semi-finished products for a couple, then we set the timer for 30-40 minutes on our own. We remove the finished dumplings from the basket with a special spatula. Usually it is included.
Method number 2 - in the program "Soup"
How to boil dumplings in a slow cooker without using a plastic basket and steam? Instructions are given below:
- Pour water into the multi-bowl (1.5 liters will be enough). Solim. Add your favorite spices. We expose the program "Soup". We wait until the water begins to boil. This will happen in 6-7 minutes.
- Carefully pour the dumplings into the slow cooker - 20-30 pieces. Mix. Close the lid.
- In this mode, dumplings are boiled for half an hour. In the middle of the process, they must be mixed so as not to stick together. As soon as a beep sounds, open the lid. We take out the dumplings with a spoon or ladle. Arrange on plates, sprinkled with herbs. And everyone will choose a gas station for himself.
Important Tips
We talked about how to boil dumplings. Now let's study the recommendations of specialists and experienced housewives:
- Dumplings should be eaten immediately after cooking. Never put them in the refrigerator. After all, the dish will lose its taste. In addition, it will not look as appetizing as immediately after cooking.
- You can cook dumplings not only on water, but also on broth (vegetable, meat). Thanks to this, the palatability of the dish improves.
- As soon as the dumplings are welded, we immediately get them out of the water. Otherwise, they may swell. And this will affect the taste of the dish, and not for the better.
- Many housewives add a piece of butter and chopped greens to the dumplings before serving. And it is right. Oil will not allow them to stick together, and greens will add flavor.
- During cooking, dumplings should be thrown one at a time, and not all at once.
- Be sure to consider the shelf life of the product. On a pack of store dumplings, it is indicated. But home-cooked foods can be stored for no more than a month (at freezing temperatures - from -10º and below).
Finally
Now you know how to cook delicious dumplings in different ways (in a pot, microwave, slow cooker and ordinary pan). One thing can be said: this original Russian dish will never get bored. It will be enjoyed by our children and grandchildren.