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How to Make Dumplings with a Beautiful Crispy Skirt

These crispy dumplings with a golden, crunchy skirt are a perfect blend of soft, juicy dumplings and a crispy bottom. With a flour-water mixture and a sprinkle of sesame and scallions, this recipe is an absolute crowd-pleaser!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 53kcal

Ingredients

  • 14 pieces dumplings can be freshly made or frozen
  • 20 g all-purpose flour
  • 200 g water
  • Cooking oil enough to coat the bottom of the pan
  • Chopped scallions for garnish
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Initial Frying of Dumplings:

  • Take a flat-bottomed pan and ensure it is clean and dry. Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pan, swirling it to evenly coat the bottom. Arrange the dumplings with some space between them to prevent sticking. Set the heat to low and fry the dumplings slowly over low heat.

Fry the Bottom to Golden Brown:

  • Keep an eye on the bottom of the dumplings. As time passes, the bottom of the dumplings will begin to change color, and when they turn a delicious golden brown, the initial frying is done. At this point, the bottom of the dumplings is firm, and they should have a crispy texture.

Prepare the flour-water mixture:

  • In a small bowl, add 20g of all-purpose flour. Slowly pour in 200g of water, stirring with chopsticks or a spoon until the flour is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and lump-free. Set aside.

Pour in the Flour-Water Mixture:

  • Slowly pour the prepared flour-water mixture around the edges of the pan, letting it evenly spread around the dumplings. The flour-water should cover about one-third of the height of the dumplings. This height ensures that the dumplings will absorb enough moisture during frying to cook through, while also allowing the flour-water to form a thin, crispy "skirt" at the bottom of the pan.

Cover and Steam-Fry:

  • Immediately cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat to medium-low. During this steaming process, you'll hear a sizzling sound as the flour-water evaporates and solidifies.

Dry the Water and Serve:

  • Continue to monitor the pan. When the sizzling sound starts to fade, lift the lid and check. The flour-water should have evaporated, and a golden, crispy layer should have formed at the bottom of the pan. At this point, the dumplings are almost done. Turn off the heat, and sprinkle chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds evenly over the dumplings.
  • Grab a plate large enough to cover the entire pan. Gently place the plate over the dumplings, then press down lightly with one hand while holding the pan handle with the other. Quickly flip the pan onto the plate, and then slowly lift the pan. The dumplings will come off easily with the crispy layer intact, transferring smoothly to the plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg