How to Cook Dumplings: Boil, Steam, or Pan-Fry | Cooking Tutorial by Mary's Test Kitchen

[@crazydrech]

I had some frozen steamed dumplings but no way to actually cook them beside a pan ( which is something i had never done before). i found your video, followed the steps carfully and to my surpise, i actually managed to pull it off. so, even tho i know this video has been posted in 2015 (and that you'll likely never read this), i just HAVE to thank you for saving my dinner , BRAVO!

[@marystestkitchen]

🤗❤️

[@stevenXCV]

For the longest time, I didn't know just how easy it is to cook dumplings. Thanks a lot for your tutorial, Mary!

[@laurasosa859]

i made dumplings today from scratch, they were DELICIOUS (vegan too). i bought the dough wrappers from my local asian supermarket for about $2 and it comes with over 50! great way to save money rather than buying them premade and they taste so fresh. there is also something so satisfying about making your own food! i pan fried them but i wish i had a steamer! i will boil them next time

[@texandoomguy]

Hey you can also make the wraps it's just all purpous flower and water :>

[@Lassenissen]

Pan-fried is my favourite, and I learned how to get them perfect from here!

[@marystestkitchen]

Cool!!! :-)

[@everetthenry4652]

This recipe is a treasure! I will pass it on to my grandchildren by inheritance!😂

[@nikkislate]

Thank you so much for your amazing recipes. Before i found your channel i was really concerned about how i was going to make tasty vegan food to try to persuade my family that it's not all "rabbit food" (as they keep telling me). You've really inspired me and now i have some great meals up my sleeve to impress them. Thank you again! :)

[@MsWannabeGamer]

I prefer steamed ones. They don't lose any of their flavor and they're less dense than fried or boiled ones.

[@marystestkitchen]

MsWannabeGamer Very true!

[@marsmallow_17]

Same..

[@OmniPhantom]

I just prefer the texture of steamed dumplings mors

[@spectre9065]

NOt to mention they are healthier than pan fried dumplings.

[@zhikalhassan4214]

@@OmniPhantom i've never tried dumplings before but i am wondering if the fillings are going to cook aswell while steaming it? cuz the fillings(whether it's chicken or ground meat) are not cooked before the folding process.

[@goldies3202]

I love seeing all these recipes that I grew up eating as a kid but veganized! :) Also, my mom taught me to cook the potstickers in the exact same way when I was in elementary school :D

[@fayatkins2311]

Pies are also very tasty!

[@claudbryan8599]

My grandmother cooked this for me as a child!

[@RettaWaelchi]

Knowing how to cook them is a great skill!

[@ChrisJensen-n4r]

I eat them now and recommend them to everyone!😉

[@disconouvo3037]

the boiling tip of adding a cup of cold water then bringing back to the boil is a game changer. I can see how this will help to prevent the dumplings falling apart and making sure they are cooked through. When boiling can you use broth or miso soup? or should you cook the dumpling and then add to the soup?

[@marystestkitchen]

I usually use water because it's less work and I'm usually just wanting to stuff my face with dumplings! But if you want soup with it, you can use the soup broth to cook them. This will result in even tastier dumplings.

[@disconouvo3037]

Mary's Test Kitchen that's good news. I'm a bit mad for miso on cool evenings.

[@dominique2149]

Fried, definitely fried. mmmmmmmmm hungry now.

[@crystalawhite1]

Just made these for dinner and they are so good !! Thank you for sharing the recipe

[@marystestkitchen]

You're most welcome! Thanks for sharing your experience :-)

[@Equine_positive]

Came out perfectly, I followed all the steps, from making, to filling - to steaming. Perfection! Thanx

[@marystestkitchen]

+דניאל ליטמן yay! Happy for you!

[@veganbartender9462]

So delicious! I would have to say my favorite asian dumplings would be kimchi mandu because kimchi makes everything better, but I will any dumpling as long as it is vegan.

[@lsmith7169]

I made these tonight, pan fried. They were spectacular! Thanks! So easy and your instructions are fool proof.

[@chaichapstick]

I super appreciate this. I've never made potstickers before and I was SO confused by the "add water to hot oil" thing thank you for clearing up my worries

[@marystestkitchen]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kamanashrestha2888]

First steam the dumplings and then pan fry them. They are my favorite. They're amazing ❤️

[@marystestkitchen]

I like to do that with pierogi! Nice tip. Thanks for sharing 🤗

[@lapvona]

thank you so much !! i’m a complete dunce in the kitchen and your video really helped !!

[@YourFriendlyInsuranceAdjuster]

Thanks for making this video! I followed an online recipe and unfortunately, it didn't go over these steps very well. I'm making dumplings a 2nd time and will try half of them steamed and half pan-fried! Also thanks for adding the time-steps, that was very helpful.

[@TheCamfam87]

I love your newbie-friendly videos!

[@TarrinLupo]

You rock Mary, thanks so much for making these.

[@thewaffleiron9010]

Always delicious, when I put the water in I always feel like my house will blow up though :P

[@mdouble100]

I love dumplings, so watching this video stimulated some serious dumpling cravings (vegan of course).

[@marystestkitchen]

+Marvin Double haha Not a bad thing in my opinion ;-) I hope you get your hands on some dumplings soon!

[@iKlaSiicKoNii]

Marvin Double vegans will use any opportunity to let us know they’re vegan

[@elwynjohn7444]

@@iKlaSiicKoNii xD

[@tiptoptonic]

These were so scrummy Mary! I swapped the wood ear with finely chopped rehydrated kelp/kombu, as I have a glut of kelp atm, which worked out really well. Looking forward to experiment with the fillings/cooking methods. Cheers!

[@marystestkitchen]

Nice improvisation, dear!

[@zw7719]

Mary I love the way you talk, like my uni calculus teacher

[@HelloKidney.]

Totally making these tonight! Thanks for the 2 part video! Love love love! Also super new here!

[@vera2332]

I bought a pack of dumplings not knowing how to cook , so thank you for this - I'll choose stir fry for now

[@vanillahugz]

I'm in the Edmonton area and if I ever move that way I want to hire you to teach me how to cook. I love these they look delish, thank you again 😊

[@marystestkitchen]

vanillahugz aww thank you, my dear

[@recipekhao5908]

Nice sharing. I really like ur video .Bless u 🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤🌹❤👍👍👍👍

[@marystestkitchen]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@lexyarnold437]

Wow I am craving these so bad constantly and it's so incredibly easy!!!!

[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

Oh! I just love the pan fry method!! 😋May I ask how do you make your dipping sauce?

[@marystestkitchen]

oh dude it's been years! But typically, I like to mix some rice vinegar, a touch of soy sauce, and something sweet like sweet chili sauce or sugar or sweetener. And sometimes some sliced scallion (white parts) and a touch of garlic. Just mix some sour, sweet and salty together and you have a good dumpling dipping sauce!

[@Shane101A]

I'm a dumpling maniac. I've made my own before but either didn't get my dumplings thin enough(chewy mess) or I followed a recipe using ginger(I hate ginger) and just couldn't eat them. I'll definitely be trying again, third time's the charm.

[@kurohikes5857]

Steamed probably... That way Dr McDougall won't get pissed! Lol!

[@marystestkitchen]

Lol :-D

[@lsmith7169]

I am also a McDougal follower and I felt there was so little oil that I chose to use it rather than have disappointing results. I plan to try it without the oil in the future as I am not sure it was necessary in a non stick pan. So delicious and so much better for you that a teaspoon or so of oil shouldn't be a deterrent.

[@ladypumpkinhead7625]

Thank you very much, I love them steamed but wasn't sure how to do it until now :)

[@marystestkitchen]

yay! I'm so happy to help :-)

[@andrealee6191]

😍Love all your receipes, Mary!!😋 Thank you for all you do!

[@TitusLivy777]

Wow! Thanks, again!

[@marystestkitchen]

TitusLivy777 You're welcome. Again. ;-)

[@claudbryan8599]

It's something magical! I'm thrilled, thanks for the video!

[@marystestkitchen]

You're very welcome!

[@claudbryan8599]

@@marystestkitchen Cool 😁

[@avocadoesarenice4206]

I like to steam and then fry the bottom. They get the deliciousness of steamed dumplings and the crispness from frying 👌

[@marystestkitchen]

Yes! The pan-fried version is much like that but in one pan.

[@everetthenry4652]

it looks very tasty, I'm already drooling!

[@marystestkitchen]

I guess you have to make some 😊✌️

[@everetthenry4652]

@@marystestkitchen I will definitely try🙂

[@SmilyLily1996]

I have only tried pot stickers so far, but I am sure boiled or steamed are great too. We actually have a type of dumplings here in Southwestern Germany as well, we use pasta dough to make them and they are filled with many different things, usually a blended mixture of veggies and meat, but also available with just veggies (though i never liked that version, the filling has a weird taste and I haven't eaten those things since I became a vegetarian). I have to make dumplings again soon though, they are so yummy with a veggie filling ^^

[@marystestkitchen]

SmilyLily1996 It seems that every place that grows wheat also has a stuffed dumpling of some kind in their traditional cuisine. :-) So basically, humans are designed to eat dumplings. hahaha Thanks for sharing, my dear.

[@SmilyLily1996]

Haha that is true :D If you want you can probably call tortellini the Italian dumplings :D

[@marystestkitchen]

SmilyLily1996 Or ravioli. All the stuffed pastas are my favorite. heheheh :-)

[@kazilife8059]

This is such a well made video!! Thank you so much for sharing, improved the crispy and juiciness of my fried dumplings significantly!

[@marystestkitchen]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you found it useful :-)

[@cindybaker920]

Wow you were perfect ❣️ love how clear , precise,and easy.awesome

[@fayatkins2311]

It's very tasty, the first time I cooked it just super!

[@marystestkitchen]

Glad to hear that

[@fayatkins2311]

@@marystestkitchen Good luck to you!

[@marystestkitchen]

@@fayatkins2311 thank you :-)

[@rickandbonnie4689]

We are doing this tomorrow because of your vid. Thanks.

[@marystestkitchen]

Eat4JesusRICK That's fantastic to hear! I hope you have a lovely and tasty time :-) Thank you for your kind comment!

[@GOODNESS-sp4hm]

Super presentation 👏🏻👍🙏 Thank you for sharing!

[@marystestkitchen]

thanks so much!

[@joseyanez8849]

Thanks this is my first time cooking dumplings

[@marystestkitchen]

Yay that's wonderful!

[@Itslaziza]

Your videos and little jokes are so lovely !

[@marystestkitchen]

Thank you! Your comment really made me smile today :-)

[@belle9107]

Hey Mary, I'm trying to make a vegan versions of all the dim sum that I ate as a kid, since I haven't eaten meat in about 8 years, and I miss dim sum so much! At the moment I'm trying to make sui mai, but I can't quite figure out how to get the texture right. Would you consider doing a video on this or do you have any suggestions? Much appreciated. Love your videos, keep up the great work!

[@josephbourque1503]

Great video! Just what I needed for Chinese NewYear!

[@ApeelingLifestyle]

SOooo excited!! Which way to cook.... hmm!

[@marystestkitchen]

Apeeling Lifestyle No reason not to do all three ;-)

[@dawnwagner151]

Thank you for theses recipes! I can't wait to try them!

[@marystestkitchen]

dawn wagner You're welcome :-) Happy dumpling making

[@brooksfleet5141]

Thanks Mary! this was super helpful

[@queenlee8806]

Thank you for this help knowlege in cooking dumplings... APPRECIATED...

[@marystestkitchen]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@bartholomewnathaniel807]

Thank you- as a man I appreciate you!

[@marystestkitchen]

As a human, I appreciate you appreciating me :-)

[@RettaWaelchi]

This is great food! Thank you for the video!

[@mauiahussni1388]

How does the boiled ones come out Are the soggy Or are the nicely chewy I'm making these today

[@marystestkitchen]

+Mauia Hussni They aren't soggy as long as you don't over boil them.

[@zacklight]

Hi Mary. I am wondering if it is necessary to use oil at the bottom of the pot when steaming? It would really helpful!

[@marystestkitchen]

They will stick if you don't house anything. You can also use cabbage/lettuce leaves or parchment paper ; just like some holes so the stream can come through.

[@Perfect.Presence.Pisces]

They are so yummy!

[@paulcramer1463]

Mmm, yummy. Thank you for the recipe

[@marystestkitchen]

My pleasure 😊 thanks for watching!

[@kurohikes5857]

Looks so delicious! The best part is: no body had to get hurt. Vegan dumplings for the win!

[@marystestkitchen]

They were so good. This was a fun video to clean up after. And by clean up, I mean eat all the dumplings. ;-)

[@goldleader2804]

How precious.

[@SpookiePoo]

i was about to ask you whats your favorite way of cooking them but you seemed to say that already in your video ! ^_^ loved the video, especially since i dont have a steamer anymore so the pan frying version of the dumplings sounds wonderful! I am about to order this month, some vegan king prawns! You think I should try them as a filling for my dumplings or it would be a waste in a filling and i should eat them as a whole? - also forgot to ask one more thing. how do you know when the dumplings are ready? since they are white before you put them in the frying pan and even whiter(kind of transparent) afterwards as well?

[@marystestkitchen]

maria Thank you for your kind words, dear. For the vegan prawns, I would advise to try them plain at first. Just steam or pan fry a couple to see how you like the taste; perhaps with garlic and salt if you like. I find them more firm than the original so they can't be used exactly like a regular prawn. However, I think the vegan ones are really delicious too. I don't think it would be a waste to use as dumpling filling but it's really up to how you like to have them best. The next time I buy and cook vegan prawns, I will film it and tag you. I'm not sure when I can get them though. I have to go to a certain store to buy them and I don't usually go there. For knowing when the dumplings are ready, I look at the skin. It should have a translucent quality to it. You will see the filling underneath. It's hard to see on camera but in real life the difference is very noticeable. The skin is the fastest part to cook actually. When you use my method, the dumplings should become completely cooked. However sometimes when I am steaming dumplings, I may not be sure of the timing (or worse, I forget to set a timer). To be sure that the center of the dumpling is really hot, I use a toothpick. I stick a toothpick in the center of the dumpling and leave it for a few seconds. Then I remove it and touch the toothpick. It should be very hot. If it is, the dumpling is done. I hope that helps! :-) Good luck!

[@SpookiePoo]

yes it does thank u! and thank you for the shrimps as well ! ^_^ here in the greek mcdonalds they have just for easter when people here eat only fish and not meat(it has to do with christianity!), they sell fried prawns with batter on like the cauliflower you made? and they are so delicious! or at least were when i wasnt vegan lol they also made shrimp burger which was to die for. if you ever think of a recipe of fried vegan prawns or vegan burger prawns i am sure it would be to die for!

[@nicolecarter3360]

Just found you helpful video. I have a question i plan to make vegan. Chicken Dumping Chicken soup. My chicken is should i boil the dumplings in the broth (and for how long) OR can i pan fry then put them in the soup the last 10min of cooking? 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@marystestkitchen]

You can boil the dumplings in broth; just use the same directions as in this video for boiling dumplings. You could also pan fry them and then add them to your soup. Just a different texture and up to your taste!

[@nicolecarter3360]

@@marystestkitchen 🤔 ty for answering this will be my first time. 🤞🏾I just don't want them yo come out mushy🤷🏾‍♀

[@jennywelsh5337]

Making these tonight, thanks MARY!

[@marystestkitchen]

Jenny Welsh yay! Please let me know how it went. :-) mMm I'm jealous because I haven't had dumplings in a while. All of my freezer ones have been eaten up!

[@jennywelsh5337]

I made so many it's almost 1 in the morning hmmmm can't get enough! Can't wait for tomorrow :D:D:D

[@marystestkitchen]

Jenny Welsh ahahah lol I hope you can get some sleep!!

[@jennywelsh5337]

I definitely will lol

[@Medli]

so informative! thank you for sharing :D

[@marystestkitchen]

You're welcome, dear. Thank you for your comment. :-)

[@sidundead13]

Is it possible to cook them in microwave ? do i dip the frozen dumplings in water and put inside or just directly without any water ?

[@marystestkitchen]

Yes, I don't have the exact method for you but I will keep your question in mind. I used to microwave frozen dumplings in a large plate with a little water in it. Then added one of those plastic microwaving covers before microwaving on high heat. I don't remember the timing -- honestly, they were often overcooked on the edges. But when you're hungry, it's okay! Next time I get hungry in the middle of the night, I'll try it and record the results. Hopefully good enough that I can share in a future video.

[@ChrisJensen-n4r]

Even watching is very tasty! Thanks!

[@yasminnaqvi9449]

Thanks dear very nice

[@donesy125]

The way she says “ageehn” 😅

[@diem3097]

I'm making steam dumpling tomorrow!

[@marilynnavarrobalderrama6130]

I love steamed dumplings.

[@marystestkitchen]

:-) me too

[@TuesdayGrace]

I'm not a fan of mushrooms but I'd love to try these with your beefy seitan! :)

[@marystestkitchen]

The Tacky Vegan Cooking Show I'm sure it would be good with the seitan instead of mushroom! You can cook it the same way too.

[@lcec959]

steamed pork dumplings are my favourite

[@quantum4457]

Fried mhhhhh yummy!

[@marystestkitchen]

So good!

[@cosmosthen1019]

Thanks 😊

[@LeeGoonkim9897]

Thank u so much it was so helpful

[@marystestkitchen]

You're welcome!🤗

[@therelatableboy]

Thank you very much 💟💟💟

[@marystestkitchen]

You're welcome 😊

[@juanpedrodelacruz7348]

Steamed is my favorite

[@marystestkitchen]

So good! So healthy!

[@alauna4948]

Can we use wonton wrappers for the pan fried version

[@marystestkitchen]

Yes! Sometimes they are more delicate but it is possible.

[@carmendavids3787]

Awesome thank you👍

[@marystestkitchen]

you're most welcome!

[@yveymf2584]

I love dumplings I will eat them any way 😊

[@karissathom]

I tried to make pot stickers where you fry them for about 3 minutes then steams them with water for about 8 minutes. The dumplings still looks see through (I used wonton wrappers from the grocery store) and my ground pork filling didn't cook completely. It still looked pink... I only used a teaspoon of filling in the dumplings??? Am I supposed to cook the filling before hand?

[@majestic6303]

You mentioned to parchment but you didn’t show it in the video. All the tips are great!

[@marystestkitchen]

Yes, I decided just to oil the bottom for the video. You can choose one or the other method. I like to use parchment muffin liners for dumplings so that you can pick them up one by one. Although, I suppose that is a little wasteful. You can also get circle cut parchment papers that are made for this purpose at East Asian grocery stores or household goods stores too. Thanks so much!

[@harlemking0810]

how long would you say it takes to boil, steam or pan fry frozen dumplings?

[@marystestkitchen]

Anywhere from 5 - 20 minutes depending on the size of the dumplings and the method you choose. Don't go by timing though; go by the instructions in this video.

[@lsmith7169]

Your instructions are fool proof!

[@koopspook]

I like them crunchy

[@heyitscrissy19]

Where can I get a steamer like yours?

[@marystestkitchen]

The bamboo steamers were from a Chinese housewares store. They sell them at Chinese supermarkets too. As for the metal pot with steamer basket it was by Cuisinart but I don't think they are for sale anymore.

[@bharathmayakonda7817]

I like pan fry method ma'am

[@scottdugmore3420]

hi i love chinese food and have been cooking it for a while im also english and love my burgers im getting married next year an chose to eat steamed dim sum to loose weight ive bin reading and the internet says this is just as unhealthy please right back x

[@hmworiginal698]

I have never eaten dumplings beacouse in my country they don't make the,but i am gonna show my mom a recipe for dumplings.

[@marystestkitchen]

+Emerald Demon TRr I hope you get to try some soon :-) Thanks for watching, dear.

[@hmworiginal698]

Oh mary you actually responded to me i am your biggest fan!!!!

[@marystestkitchen]

+Emerald Demon TRr

[@mayata6562]

Thanks

[@plantplottersparadise4005]

Would it be silly to bake or airfry them. Perhaps steam first? Tia

[@marystestkitchen]

um...i think steam first, then spray with oil and air fry? Maybe! I haven't tried it though.

[@smileyCarrot4]

I like to stream my dumplings first and then lightly fry the bottoms.

[@marystestkitchen]

that's similar to the pan-fried (potsticker) method :-)

[@joseangeles8382]

I tried this recipe out and it's awesome, but I made the mistake of using whole wheat flour!!!! Why???!!!

[@marystestkitchen]

Sometimes I do that when I'm trying to be "healthy." LOL It's not as tasty. Also, the bran in whole wheat flour tends to cut into the gluten so the wrappers aren't as stretchy and easy to handle. Now you've learned your lesson. ;-)

[@joseangeles8382]

Yeah, the consistency of the of the whole wheat dumplings is more like that of tortillas . So I felt like I was kind of eating Mexican "empanadas"

[@derekcurtis9999]

Here’s my question though. I tried pan frying last night and (despite predicting that it would happen) I almost caused an explosion as I added the water to hot oil. How are you supposed to make it so that doesn’t happen? This might be a stupid question lol

[@dionnaly7186]

Derek Curtis SAME HERE. Water makes it terrible

[@dionnaly7186]

Derek Curtis I do know how to make dumplings, but it’s super hard to avoid the splashing

[@derekcurtis9999]

Lol it’s a skill I’ll never have

[@hbk441]

This just happened to me. In the video the water is added and there is no reaction - mine exploded and gave me an hour of clean up to deal with.

[@anigetsu8314]

Which one is easiest

[@marystestkitchen]

I find steaming easiest! Just set it and forget it (until your timer goes off) 😁

[@anigetsu8314]

Mary's Test Kitchen thanks

[@bbygrlpt2]

My dumplings stick to the pan and when I try to take them out they break open😭🥺

[@marystestkitchen]

Have you tried my method yet? It works best in a nonstick pan but work well in seasoned cast iron or carbon steel. You can also do it in stainless steel but you'll just need to be extra sure to add enough oil. Also, don't add too much water and really wait until it boils off before trying to lift out the dumplings.

[@insertnamehere9440]

I love all ways

[@sebastiansuazo6009]

Nicee

[@DanielTargetedIndividual]

thanks!!!!

[@marystestkitchen]

You're welcome :-)

[@joshkim2906]

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[@vladaslittleparadise4402]

I used the panfry method not knowing that it was a thing, it just seemed logica to me: the bottom is Golden so it must be oil and then steam with water

[@Milaidkgirl]

Ok how do you make the soybean broth???

[@marystestkitchen]

mnn 626 Simply by cooking organic soybeans. I soak the soybeans for 8 or more hours and de-skin them to get rid of the hard-to-digest bitterness of the skins. Then I rinsed the beans, added water and heated to a boil, then simmered for about one hour. The cooking liquid became savory; it's flavour enhanced when I added some sea salt. I've only done this once (I used to throw away the water from cooking any beans) and was surprised at how good the soybean broth tasted.

[@Milaidkgirl]

Thank you!!

[@lilacgirl858]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@SaveTheHedgehog]

We always steam and then airfryer😊