Comments on: How to Make Chinese Dumplings from Scratch https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/ Modern Chinese Recipes Fri, 16 May 2025 10:54:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: Pernilla https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-243274 Fri, 16 May 2025 10:54:27 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-243274 In reply to Maggie Zhu.

Thank you for the reply! I’m in Sweden so I guess I’ll have to experiment and adjust it for the plain flour we have here. So I’ll use a metric cup but will add the flour little by little so I can stop when I think it’s good!

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By: Maggie Zhu https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-243256 Thu, 15 May 2025 13:47:18 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-243256 In reply to Pernilla.

I used American measured (240 ml). That being said, it’s important to observe the dough and adjust the water flour ratio during the kneading.
I actually developed this recipe when I was still living in China. After moving to the US, a lot of my dough measurements changed because the flour is very different from China (slightly higher gluten, water absorption rate is different). Also, when you’re measuring flour by cups, the weight changes a lot depending on how you pack the flour.
When you stir the water and flour together, it forms dough flakes at the beginning. There will be some dry flour once the water is fully mixed in, but you might need to add more water if there’s too much dried water left on the bowl. After start kneading the dough, it’s easier to add more flour if the dough turned out too wet (if it sticks to the bowl or your working surface a lot). Eventually it forms a dough that is not wet but also not too stiff (otherwise it’s hard to roll). The resting allows the gluten to relax, so you can roll it out later.

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By: Pernilla https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-243253 Thu, 15 May 2025 08:48:05 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-243253 Hi! I’m wondering what cups you use in this recipe, metric (250 ml) or American (236 ml)? Since you used ml for the water I’m inclined to think it’s metric cups, but I also saw that you are based in the USA, so maybe not. Since it seems important that the measurements are exact, the difference would seem to matter. Thank you!

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By: Maggie Zhu https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-236920 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 14:16:18 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-236920 In reply to Kate.

When we make wrappers at home, we do use plain flour instead of cornstarch. But if you buy commercial wrappers, they do use cornstarch. Next time you can try with cornstarch and I think it might work slightly better.
The wrappers tend to stick together regardless if leave them stacked together for a long time. The best solution is to make a dozen of wrappers at a time, then wrap them up. And make more wrappers.

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By: Kate https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-236903 Thu, 26 Dec 2024 06:59:41 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-236903 Hi Maggie. Are the dumpling wrappers only dusted with plain flour, not corn starch? I work so slow and when I get to add the filling, the wrappers have stuck together, even though I had made sure to dust them generously.

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By: Reni https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-231416 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:06:55 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-231416 ). I used the filling from the sauerkraut & pork dumpling recipe + this dough! They turned out wonderful and soupy. I have freezed a ton of them for later, and even had leftover filling that I mixed with panko, an egg, veggies & some more flavouring to make "meatballs" (more vegetable than meat, really.) Delicious and useful, thank you!]]> It was my third time making dumplings today (that is if you only count this kind > 🥟). I used the filling from the sauerkraut & pork dumpling recipe + this dough! They turned out wonderful and soupy. I have freezed a ton of them for later, and even had leftover filling that I mixed with panko, an egg, veggies & some more flavouring to make “meatballs” (more vegetable than meat, really.) Delicious and useful, thank you!

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By: MaryAnne Lee https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-215406 Wed, 24 May 2023 20:37:24 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-215406 Thanks for the video, I usually buy the ready make. This Recipe I will keep and can made dumplings any time.

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By: Maggie Zhu https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-209368 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:17:05 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-209368 In reply to Sheida.

I’m glad to hear you liked the recipe, and thanks for leaving a positive review! For dumplings made from scratch, you should be eating them out of the pot when they are the most fresh 🙂 My family back in China always eat it like that.
For veggie heavy dumpling fillings, I think these recipes are fun:
Vegan dumplings: https://omnivorescookbook.com/vegan-dumplings/
Carrot and egg filling: https://omnivorescookbook.com/carrot-dumplings

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By: Sheida https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-209342 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 01:13:52 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-209342 I just finished making these; it was easy and simple to follow. I did both the boil and potsticker with same dough. They were delicious so much that I didn’t even get to take pics my family ate them literally out of the pot. I have dietary restrictions and digestion issues so I can’t eat alot of food; I have been told to just go vegan but hard with kids (13 & 4 yrs) so I used cabbage, carrot, egg and pokchoy mix with almond butter for the oil and the filling was just right too. Thank you, I have one more food in my corner now. 🙂

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By: Magalie https://omnivorescookbook.com/how-to-make-chinese-dumplings/comment-page-5/#comment-207855 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:39:15 +0000 http://104.236.198.25/?p=5411#comment-207855 Good Evening Maggie, please the plant base cookbook is the only cookbook you have. I am looking for a cookbook with meat of all the beautiful recipe you have. Thank you

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