How To Make Dumplings At Home

A dumpling filling that s well combined is less likely to fall apart during cooking.
How to make dumplings at home. To cook the dumplings line a steamer basket with cabbage leaves. Then fill a large saucepan with an inch of water. Mixing with hands is quicker and does a more thorough job than using a spoon.
Mix the filling with your hands. Place the dumplings on top of your fully cooked stew and press down lightly so that they re half submerged. The dumplings will suck up quite a bit of moisture so if your stew looks dry add a cup of boiling water and give it a good stir.
Brush on some water. Packed with flavour and perfect for dipping dumplings are a yum cha favourite. Cook in the oven or on the hob over a medium heat with the lid on for 30 minutes.
Stir through the suet and parsley if using. Make a well in the centre and add 3 tbsp cold water mix to a dough adding more water until the dough is firm but pliable. Arrange the dumplings over the leaves keeping them about an inch apart.
Weigh the flour into a bowl and add tsp salt. Bring the water to a boil and nestle the steamer basket into the pan. Whilst your stew is bubbling make the dumplings.