Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings Using Store-Bought Frozen Dumplings

Name: Easy Crispy Pan-Fried Dumplings Using Store-Bought Frozen Dumplings
Ingredients: 12 –15 frozen dumplings (shuǐjiǎo or boiled-style dumplings); About 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (about 15 ml); About 1/2 cup water (about 120 ml); About 1 teaspoon sesame oil (about 5 ml); Toppings as shown below (see photos for ideas)

Icco000 @cook_40094476

This recipe is super easy because you just pan-fry store-bought frozen dumplings!

These dumplings have chewy wrappers, so you get both a chewy and crispy texture at the same time.
Recipe background:
At some Chinese restaurants, when you order pan-fried dumplings, they use the same dumplings as for boiled ones and just pan-fry them, right?

They're so delicious!

These dumplings don't have garlic, and I like to serve them with julienned ginger.

Making dumplings from scratch is a hassle, so I use store-bought ones for this recipe. The texture comes out just right!

This recipe is super easy because you just pan-fry store-bought frozen dumplings!

They're so delicious!

These dumplings don't have garlic, and I like to serve them with julienned ginger.

Making dumplings from scratch is a hassle, so I use store-bought ones for this recipe. The texture comes out just right!

Icco000 @cook_40094476

This recipe is super easy because you just pan-fry store-bought frozen dumplings!

They're so delicious!

These dumplings don't have garlic, and I like to serve them with julienned ginger.

Making dumplings from scratch is a hassle, so I use store-bought ones for this recipe. The texture comes out just right!

This recipe is super easy because you just pan-fry store-bought frozen dumplings!

They're so delicious!

These dumplings don't have garlic, and I like to serve them with julienned ginger.

Making dumplings from scratch is a hassle, so I use store-bought ones for this recipe. The texture comes out just right!

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Ingredients

12–15 frozen dumplings (shuǐjiǎo or boiled-style dumplings)
About 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (about 15 ml)
About 1/2 cup water (about 120 ml)
About 1 teaspoon sesame oil (about 5 ml)
Toppings as shown below (see photos for ideas)

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Steps

1

Here are the dumplings I used.
Feel free to use your favorite brand or type.
2

In a cold skillet, add the vegetable oil and arrange the frozen dumplings in a single layer.
Pour in the water, cover with a lid, and turn the heat to medium-high.
3

If you're making a larger batch, add enough water so the dumplings are about 1/3 submerged.
Ideally, the number of dumplings should match the size of your skillet.
4

When the sound changes from bubbling to crackling, carefully lift the lid and check. If the water has evaporated, drizzle the sesame oil around the dumplings.
5

Cover again and cook until the bottoms are golden brown and crispy.
I served them hot in a preheated cast iron skillet this time.
6

These dumplings don't contain garlic, so for toppings I used fried garlic and sliced green onions.
7

My husband likes them with store-bought dumpling sauce and julienned ginger.
8

I like them with balsamic vinegar and julienned ginger.