How To Steam Dumplings And Potstickers

Living in the greater Seattle area we have access to so many delicious dumpling restaurants. It has been fun to be more frequent dumpling connoisseurs and it has inspired me to make better dumplings at home. I love to make them homemade but they are a bit time consuming. So most often you will find me preparing some frozen ones from the store instead. 

I wanted to find a way that I could make them without them sticking to the pan or frying. So I learned to steam them and they turn out perfect every time without any use of oil.

I use my stainless steel pots and steamer inserts. One steamer insert came with my pot set and I accidentally purchased a second one! So now I have two which ends up cutting my cooking time in half. I use them often so it has been handy to have them both. I love how pretty and shiny they are. They make me feel very fancy. ;)

I have used a variety of brands of frozen dumplings and potstickers. Both steam very well and come off the pot cleanly without any oil.

Only two of my four kids like dumplings so I also serve this with my super easy green onion noodle recipe and some vegetables. 

How To Steam Dumplings And Potstickers

 

- Using a stainless steel pot and insert, fill pot with a few inches of water. Place steamer insert and bring water to a simmer at medium-low heat. 

 

- Once water starts to heat, fill steamer insert with frozen dumplings or potstickers. You can fill the steaming pan pretty full just make sure none are on top of each other.

 

- Cover with lid and cook for 10 minutes or until the dumplings or potstickers are easy to pick up.

 

- I use tongs to carefully pull up on the dumplings. If they are sticking at all, they are not fully cooked. Cover with the lid and let steam for a few more minutes. You will know they are done when they are easy to pick up. 

 

- You can also immediately put the dumplings or potstickers in the steamer even if the water isn't simmering yet. It just might take a little longer for them to cook. I usually get the pot of water going and then open up the bag of dumplings.