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Undoubtedly, many home chefs aspire to make dumplings but often give up due to challenges in achieving the desired wrapper texture – be it too porous, lacking transparency, brittle, or excessively chewy. The two methods below will help you conquer this dish.
Making Dumpling Wrappers with Pre-Mixed Dumpling Flour
In the current market, there are various pre-mixed dumpling flours available, requiring only hot water to use. However, some face challenges due to incorrect water proportions or improper kneading. Let's explore how to make dumpling wrappers with pre-mixed dumpling flour!
Ingredients needed:
Step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Pour 400 grams of dumpling flour into a clean bowl, add 5 grams of salt, and mix thoroughly.
Step 2: Create a well in the center of the bowl, slowly pour 200 ml of boiling water into the well. Use a wooden rolling pin to evenly blend the flour from the center outwards, gradually incorporating the flour. Then, add the remaining 200 ml of water to the bowl and continue mixing. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, mix well, and let the dough rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir thoroughly to form a cohesive dough.
Add cooking oil to make the dough soft and smooth.
Step 3: Place the dough on a clean surface, sprinkle a layer of non-stick flour, and knead the dough for 15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step 4: Roll the dough into a long shape, cut it to roll out thinly, and proceed to wrap the filling.
Divide the mixture into three equal portions.
Roll it out lengthwise and cut it into small pieces.
Roll out the dough into thin, round wrappers.
Proceed to wrap the dumpling filling.
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Creating Dumpling Wrappers with Wheat Bran and Potato Flour
Making dumpling wrappers with potato flour and wheat bran is a well-known and highly successful method. The resulting wrappers have a certain sheen and translucency when steamed to perfection, presenting a visually appealing outcome. Moreover, wheat bran and potato flour are readily available at local markets, making this dumpling wrapper recipe a convenient choice.
The ingredients include:
Step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Mix 120 grams of wheat bran and 40 grams of potato flour in the same bowl.
Pour 160 ml of boiling water slowly, stirring with chopsticks to ensure even water absorption by the flour. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
Next, add 20 ml of cooking oil to the bowl, stir briefly with chopsticks, and then knead the dough by hand until it forms a smooth ball.
Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Divide the dough into 4 portions, knead each portion briefly into long cylinders, and then cut them into small pieces.
Step 3: Flatten and press each dough piece into a thin, round wrapper using a wide-blade knife. If a knife is not available, you can use a rolling pin as usual.
Step 4: Finally, wrap the filling as usual.
Check out and save the recipe for making delicious and authentic dumplings right at home!
Now, you can confidently master this traditional Chinese dish. Don't wait, apply it now. Wishing you success!
Posted by: Võ Hồ Duy Lâm
Keywords: How to make dumpling wrappers at home to match the restaurant's perfect, white, and delightfully tender texture
