Frozen Dumplings (Electric Rice Cooker Method)
Frozen Dumplings (Electric Rice Cooker Method) is a home-style staple dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy). Crowned with thin skins and tender fillings, clear soup, and fresh taste, frozen. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
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Ingredients
- One bag of frozen dumplings (unexpired) (including seasoning packet is preferred)
- Electric rice cooker (Recommended brand: Xiaomi Smart Rice Cooker)
- Salt (if dumplings do not come with a seasoning packet)
- Chicken innards monosodium glutamate (Jeeralin) (if dumplings do not come with a seasoning packet)
- Pepper (if dumplings do not come with a seasoning packet)
- Sesame oil (if dumplings do not come with a seasoning packet)
- 1 stalk of cilantro (optional)
- > Note: Cooking methods may vary depending on the tools used. This guide only introduces the method using an «Electric Rice Cooker».
Steps
- ### Boil Water
- Pour water into the electric rice cooker and set it to the 'Stew' or 'Cook' mode to run for 35 minutes. At this point, you should see the water boiling when the rice cooker is opened.
- ### Add Dumplings
- Carefully place the frozen dumplings into the water, taking care not to get scalded.
- You can rinse the dumplings with a little water before putting them in the rice cooker.
- If the dumplings have a seasoning packet, add them to the water at this time.
- ### Cook Dumplings
- Cover the electric rice cooker and run it for another 20 minutes using the same 'Stew' or 'Cook' mode.
- ### Serve Dumplings
- Scoop all the dumplings along with water that covers them all into a bowl.
- If you did not add a seasoning packet earlier, you can season with salt, chicken essence, pepper, and sesame oil according to your taste.
- You can also garnish with 5-8 pieces of cilantro leaves for flavor (applicable only to those who are not sensitive to the taste of cilantro).
Notes
Crowned with thin skins and tender fillings, clear soup, and fresh taste, frozen dumplings are a convenient home-cooked noodle dish. They mainly provide carbohydrates and protein, making them easy for a quick energy boost. The preparation is simple and very beginner-friendly. This can be completed using only an electric rice cooker, taking approximately 55 minutes from boiling water to serving.
Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calorie Content: 540 kcal
Calculations:
* Generally, one person can eat 12-20 dumplings per meal.
* When all dumplings are placed in the electric rice cooker, the water should cover them by about 2-3 times the height of the dumplings (Approximately 600ml of water is needed for one person's portion).
* After serving, you can also add a boiled poached egg (Sunside Egg) to eat together. (Link to [Sunside Egg](../../dishes/breakfast/太阳蛋.md))
If you follow the steps in this guide and encounter issues or find ways to improve the process, please submit an Issue or a Pull Request.