Comments on: How to Make Steamed Dumplings, Two Methods (蒸饺)

By: Brent

Brent — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:59:18 +0000

In reply to Wei Guo.

Thank you for the info. We know only to well about how well the dumplings freeze. We have at least 7 different varieties in our freezer currently. They are great for a quick meal or addition to a stir fry. Having some tonight for dinner actually!

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:20:00 +0000

In reply to Brent. Glad you and your wife enjoy my recipes! Yes, you can let the crystal dumpling dough sit provided you wrap it tightly. It's ok to leave it on the counter for a few hours or in the fridge overnight. Bring it back to room temperature before rolling. Also, uncooked dumplings freeze well so you can make a big batch at once and enjoy them later. Happy steaming!

By: Brent

Brent — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 20:36:54 +0000

Love your recipes throughout your site. Regarding the crystal dough: I have made it several times and we enjoy it very much. I know that it does not need resting, but I am curious if it can sit for awhile if it is wrapped tightly? I am curious just because when we cook in my house we usually “go big”; making multiple dumpling recipes in tandem (2-5 different recipes is common). It’s two of us and we both have our jobs that we “specialize” in. My wife is the master folder and I the master roller. Either way, there are times when I would like to make the crystal dough and have it sit for thirty minutes to an hour (or even the day before) and I am curious if this would not be advised. We love Red House Spice! Keep up the good work.

By: Wei Guo

Wei Guo — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:48:31 +0000

In reply to David Szymanski. That's wonderful to hear David. Have fun making more dumplings!

By: David Szymanski

David Szymanski — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:55:28 +0000

So, I just made this recipe for dinner tonight. It was delicious. I absolutely loved the pork filling, and making the dough was very easy. Although I did not master the fancy pleats on the dumplings, the dough was very easy to work with and had no problem pinching them closed. This will definitely be in my menu rotation.

By: Wei @ Red House Spice

Wei @ Red House Spice — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:06:04 +0000

In reply to David Beilby. My pleasure to share David! Yes, pastry scraper could work too. I didn't think of that.

By: David Beilby

David Beilby — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:02:29 +0000

This looks great Wei.
I use a pastry scraper rather than a meat cleaver. Its flexible.
I have found your pleating of the xiao long bao (another post) wonderful
Thanks for the recipes and thoughtful detail to the backgrounds to your recipes