Cooking dumplings seems simple, but in fact there is a hidden mystery. Take using a pot lid and not using a pot lid as an example, the effect of this boiled dumpling is very different.

I used to cook dumplings, I didn't care about this at all, but sometimes the dumplings that were cooked were either broken or sandwiched, and then I studied it and found the doorway inside.

I will share these experiences with you today, and I will cook dumplings in the future, and I will never be afraid of overturning!

First of all, let's talk about the situation of cooking dumplings with a pot lid. Cook the dumplings with a lid and heat up quickly, so that the dumplings can be cooked faster.

Especially in winter, when the indoor temperature is low, cover the pot, the heat in the pot is locked, the heat gathers, and the water temperature can rise rapidly.

As soon as the dumplings are in the pot, they can be heated quickly in a high-temperature environment, and the dumpling skin will quickly set, so that the cooked dumplings are not easy to break the skin.

Moreover, when the lid is covered and cooked, the amplitude of the dumplings tumbling in the pot is relatively small, which reduces the chance of the dumplings colliding with each other and can also reduce the risk of breaking the skin.

Like the meat-stuffed dumplings that I often eat at home, because the filling is relatively thick, cover the pot and cook, so that the meat filling inside the dumplings can also be fully cooked, and when you bite into it, the soup overflows, which is particularly fragrant.

However, there is also a small disadvantage of cooking dumplings with a pot lid, that is, you should pay attention to the heat. Because the temperature in the pot is high, if the heat is too big, it is easy to cook the dumplings, so it is generally recommended to use medium-low heat, and open the lid of the pot from time to time to prevent overflowing.

Let's talk about cooking dumplings without a lid. Cooking dumplings without a lid is relatively slow, but there are many benefits.

First of all, it allows the dumplings to fully contact the air and dissipate heat, so as to avoid the situation of entrapment due to uneven heating.

Especially vegetarian dumplings, because the filling is easier to cook, if you keep the lid on the pot and cook, it is likely that the skin is cooked, but the filling is not yet hot. Cooking without a lid can make the dumpling skin and filling evenly heated, and the taste is better.

Secondly, cook dumplings without a lid on the pot, the water evaporates quickly, and the cooked dumpling soup will be relatively thicker.

For example, after boiling dumplings filled with leeks and eggs, after cooking without a lid, scoop a spoonful of dumpling soup, add some sesame oil, vinegar and chopped green onions, and take a sip, not to mention more appetizing.

However, there is also a small trouble with cooking dumplings without a lid, that is, the cooking time will be slightly longer, and it requires a little patience.

Cooking dumplings with and without a lid has its own advantages and disadvantages. When cooking dumplings, we can choose according to the type of dumplings and personal preferences.

If it is a meat-filled dumpling, or a relatively thick dumpling, it is recommended to boil the water over high heat first, put in the dumplings, cover the pot, cook for a while over medium-low heat, wait for the dumplings to float, and then open the lid and cook for a minute or two, which can not only ensure that the dumplings are cooked thoroughly, but also not easy to break the skin.

If it is a vegetarian dumpling, or a dumpling with a relatively thin skin, you can leave the lid uncovered at the beginning and cook slowly over medium heat to let the dumplings heat evenly, so that the cooked dumplings will have a more refreshing taste.

When cooking dumplings in the future, don't be casual, try to choose to use a pot lid or not to use a pot lid according to the situation, you will find that the cooked dumplings are really different.

With this little trick mastered, you can easily cook delicious dumplings at home, so that your family can eat happily and satisfied.