Steaming dumplings in an electric cooker is a simple and foolproof method that yields delicious results every time. To make perfectly steamed dumplings, you’ll need to steam them for precisely 15 minutes. Here’s an easy recipe with step-by-step instructions to help you make the perfect steamed dumplings.This method is particularly useful for those without a kitchen, such as working professionals and students who rent apartments. Give it a try and enjoy delicious, piping hot steamed dumplings in the comfort of your own home.
The steps and tips of delicious steamed dumplings
- Do not thaw the frozen dumplings!!!
- Oil the bottom of pot to prevent dumplings sticking
- Pour 1 cup of water into the steam cooker (just enough to steam dumplings for about 10-15 minutes).
- After the steam cooker is done cooking, open the pot lid to let the heat come out, and then cover the pot lid
- Wait for 3-5 minutes after the pot lid is covered, and then you can get delicious dumplings
The steps of steamed dumplings(Jiaozi)
Step 1: Oil the bottom of plate to prevent the dumpling skin from sticking to the plate
Step 2: Only needs a cup of water to put in steam cooker
Step 3: Remember to set a steamer rack, then we can easy to take out the dumplings
Step 4: The steam cooker will finish after 10 minutes to 15 minutes.
Step 5: You can see that the dumpling skin is very swollen after the steam cooker finishes.
Step 6: After opening the pot lid, let the dumpling skin shrink. Cover the pot lid again, let the remaining heat steam it for another five minutes.
Step 7: Digin, the dumplings look very delicious (real picture without retouch)
Here, share another article I wrote earlier,Datong Electric Pot Steamed Dumplings,Frozen Dumplings with Bento Practice
Yummy dumpling brands for sharing
I really like eating dumplings very much. I gather many tastes and flavors of the dumplings I have eaten and share with you.
Biaotaro Handmade Dumplings(標太郎手工水餃)
Biaotaro dumplings(標太郎手工水餃) has three taste : cabbage pork, stir fried pork, and vegetarian. This time I ordered cabbage pork and pork belly. I am looking forward to stir fried pork handmade dumplings. Stir fried pork dumplings look very creative. I hope I can try quickly.
- [Biaotaro] Handmade Pork Dumplings (700g/35 Pieces) /Pack)
- [Biaotaro] Handmade Stir fried Pork Dumplings with Throwing (600g/30 Pieces) /Pack)
- [Biaotaro] Vegetarian Handmade Dumplings (700g/35pcs/pack)
I-MEI handmade dumplings
I-MEI handmade dumplings have two flavors of pork with leek, pork with cabbage and corn. The dumplings are packed in plastic boxes and are different from other large-sized frozen dumplings. You can eat 15 pieces of dumplings for a meal. The dumpling skin is chewy and very delicious. I prefer the flavor of pork with cabbage and corn. The taste of mixing corn and cabbage makes the pork meat not too greasy and sweet.
- Weight: 800g
- Price: 95 taiwan dollars
- Flavor: Pork with leek, Pork with cabbage and corn, Chicken with melon
Dinghao supermarket handmade dumplings
Dinghao supermarket handmade dumplings have four Own-brand frozen dumplings. Frozen handmade dumplings and cooked dumplings have two flavors: leek pork and cabbage pork. Dinghao supermarket handmade dumplings are good value for the money I have ever bought. I can recommend it for you, if you just want to be full, and this dumpling tasted only meat flavor, without that much spice flavor. I personally recommend it!
- Weight: 900g
- Price: 95 Taiwan Dollars
- taste : The size of pork leek and pork cabbage
Frequently asked question and the tips of delicious steamed dumplings
How long should I steam dumplings in an electric cooker?
For both frozen and freshly-made dumplings, the recommended steaming time is 15 minutes in an electric cooker. It’s important to not overcrowd the cooker and arrange the steaming dumplings in a single layer to ensure even heating. Here’s the steaming process:
1. Add one cup (100ml) of water to the electric cooker and steam for 15 minutes until the cooker automatically shuts off.
2. Once the cooker has stopped, open the lid and let the steam escape. Quickly cover the lid back on.
3. Allow the residual heat in the cooker to continue steaming for an additional five minutes or until the dumplings are fully cooked.
How do you cook frozen gyoza dumplings with Boxed lunch?
Oiling seldom olive oil in the bottom of the glass box, and spread the side of the box by a dumplings. After Layer the dumplings, cover the olive oil in the dumplins then cover remaining dumplings in the second layer and steam. After the steam finishes, let the box cool and put it in the refrigerator, you can get a delicious dumplings for lunch tomorrow.
(The reason for using the glass crisper is because it can be directly heat by microwave oven)。
How to cook dumplings in a Tatung steamer cooker?
About a bowl of frozen dumplings (do not defrost), put two cups of water and wait about 10 minutes after th steam finishes. Prepare about a dozen frozen pork dumplings. It is better to steam them in a bowl than in a plate and take them out of the Tatung steamer cooker. (Cream the bowl with olive oil to avoid dumplings sticking to the bowl.)
What is the secret to good dumplings?
Frozen dumplings do not defrost, use a cup of water in the steamer cooker for 10 minutes, open the pot lid and cover the pot lid again. Wait for another 5 minutes and take it out of the steamer cooker. You can see more detail steps in this article about The tips of making delicious steamed dumplings(Jiaozi) by using a steam cooker within 15 minutes
The reason of the dumpling skins are hard after steamed
Dumpling skins will become very hard if the dumpling is kept warm for too long in a steam cooker and the water of the dumpling skins will evaporate. Please refer to making delicious dumplings in 15 minutes, get more tips to have flavor dumplings.
The secret to the deliciousness of steamed dumplings with steam cooWhat is the secret to making delicious steamed dumplings with a steam cooker?
To ensure the dumpling skins are not soft and rotten, it’s best not to defrost frozen dumplings. After steaming, let the hot steam escape and then cover the pot to allow the dumpling skin to shrink and become chewy. When steaming, the water inside the dumplings is heated by the temperature of the steam cooker and turns into water vapor, causing each dumpling skin to swell like a hot air balloon. To prevent the skin from becoming hard, allow the temperature to cool quickly before reheating. It’s recommended to eat the dumplings quickly for optimal taste. For more tips on steaming dumplings to perfection, check out our guide on making delicious dumplings in just 15 minutes.
