Dumplings are small parcels of dough filled with tasty fillings and can be eaten as a meal or snack. But you do know how to them perfect, right? They are difficult to make perfect, Have you those bamboo baskets for steaming up dumplings?
Parchment Paper Over Bamboo Baskets
The parchment cooking paper for dumplings are often steamed in bamboo baskets. And I do actually know that they are really good for helping to cook the dumplings evenly and get them a crunchy-ish texture in many peoples regard.
How to Steam Dumplings on Parchment Paper?
Steaming dumplings with parchment paper is a great convenient alternative for those who do not own bamboo basket. This is very, simple and you most likely already have the things at home! The result is that you can make dumplings without having to go out and buy special equipment.
Key Things to Know Before Starting To Steam Dumplings
To steam you dumplings with the parchment paper, there are some items you need. What you have to collect
A large pot with a lid
Oven-safe bowl that fits inside the pot
Parchment paper
A little bit of oil
Bamboo skewers
Dont sweat it if you don't, most folks have this stuff available in their kitchen!
Steps to Steam Dumplings
So now that we have an idea on what to use, here is how you can steam your dumplings with the parchment papers method.
Carefully trace a round parchment circle out of a heatproof dish and set it aside. This will allow the steam to be caught.
Then, brush the parchment paper lightly with a little oil. To prevent likeness, do the following with each dumplings.
Fit the parchment paper inside your heatproof dish.
Place the dumplings on your oiled parchment paper. Put them in a single layer, do not over crowd as they need to steam.
Place the large pot with its rimmed dish inside.
Add enough water in the pot to cover her lower parts. Even the slightest bit of water will do!
Now put a bamboo skewer in the water and place dish on top of this. The skewer will support the dish above the water but still allow any steam to rise up and evenly cook your dumplings.
No Bamboo Baskets? No Worries!
So, as you can see this is an easy way to make steamed dumplings without the need for anything like bamboo steamers. This is wonderful since you never have to buy anything elaborate.
With the parchment paper you can get lovely steamed, soft and moist jiaozi. This recipe is for everyone who loves to make dumplings, a short-cut way of making the delicious taste!
How to Steam Dumplings Perfectly?
Here are some helpful hints to make sure your dumplings cook through the steam just right with brown parchment paper:
Make sure to size the parchment paper and heatproof dish you are using well according to how many dumplings you have.
Instead grease it a bit (I used some of the oil from steaming) to prevent sticking. Putting something like taco sauce on your application is only going to make it more of a bear to peel the off in less than 3 months!
