Got it! Here’s a quick guide for uncooked dumplings or wontons—whether you want to make your own wrappers or just prep fillings and assemble before cooking.
🥟 Uncooked Dumplings or Wontons — Basics
1. Wrappers
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Store-bought: Most grocery stores carry fresh or frozen dumpling and wonton wrappers (usually found in the refrigerated or freezer section).
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Homemade dough:
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Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour with about ¾ cup water (warm), knead until smooth, rest 30 mins, roll thin, and cut into squares or rounds.
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2. Filling Ideas
Common fillings for dumplings/wontons include:
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Ground pork with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, green onions, sesame oil
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Shrimp with ginger, garlic, water chestnuts, soy sauce
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Vegetarian: finely chopped mushrooms, cabbage, tofu, carrots, scallions, with soy sauce and sesame oil
3. Assembly Tips
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Place about 1 tsp filling in center of wrapper.
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Moisten edges with water.
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Fold and seal tightly—fold into half-moon shape for dumplings, or triangle/rectangle for wontons. Pinch edges well to avoid leaking.
4. Storage (Uncooked)
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Place uncooked dumplings/wontons on a baking sheet lined with parchment or dusted with flour.
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Freeze them uncovered for 1–2 hours, then transfer to a sealed bag or container (this keeps them from sticking).
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Cook from frozen or thaw before cooking.
5. Cooking Methods
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Boil: Drop dumplings into boiling water; cook until they float plus 2–3 minutes.
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Steam: Steam for 6–8 minutes until filling is cooked through.
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Pan-fry: Fry in oil until golden on bottom, add water, cover and steam until cooked through (potsticker style).
Would you like a specific dumpling filling recipe, wonton soup recipe, or instructions on making your own wrappers from scratch?
