Traditionally, dim sum is not served with another meal but is offered as small dishes, somewhat similar to Spanish tapas. It is usually enjoyed as breakfast or lunch, where various dim sum are served alongside traditional oriental herbal teas. As with the Thuringia-style dumplings, you do want to use a starchy potato variety. That way you won’t have to add as much refined potato starch to the dumpling batter. For this recipe, I used Reames frozen dumplings, because that’s what I can readily find in my local supermarkets.

Ideally, anytime the water comes up to a vigorous boil, add 1/4 cup of cold water. This cools the water down and prevents the dumpling wrappers from overcooking and becoming starchy. The poaching liquid for the potato dumplings should never boil. Just below a light simmer is the sweet spot. If you’re new to making potato dumplings, cook a test dumpling first. If it falls apart, add more starch to the dough.Boiling dumplings is a great way to cook a big batch in very little time. Cooking them just right ensures that the wrappers are still al dente. Like steaming, boiling allows you to really taste the flavor of the juicy filling inside the dumplings.

Want to take your dinner to the next level? Then try the Aunt Bessie's Dumplings. These vegetable suet dumplings really do hit the spot, so what are you waiting for? However, for those who enjoy creating a masterpiece in the kitchen, there are plenty of fantastic recipes that’ll help you perfect your dumpling and steamed bun techniques. Making dim sum at home is made easy with all the ingredients you’ll need available right here at Oriental Mart. Some people can’t find Reames dumplings, but they can find Mary B’s frozen dumplings. Feel free to use whatever kind you can find in your grocery store.These suet dumplings are made just the way you'd do it, with flour and vegetable suet and a touch of seasoning. Our veggie dumplings will be the lightest and doughiest you will ever taste! NOTE: We worked with Kana (maker of sustainable parchment paper products) to bring you this post. All thoughts and opinions are our own. How to Eat Chinese Dumplings Our Original Dumpling Recipe (the first one we ever posted, still our go-to; can be customized to your own tastes!) You will need a 1:1-mixture of all-purpose flour and starch to bind the dough. Cooked potatoes are wet. The flour and starch mixture will soak up the excess moisture and give them a firmer texture. But don’t overdo it with the starch unless you want industrial-style rubber gum dumplings. How to cook your potato dumplings