What should I do if the dumplings are frozen and lumpy? Teach you 3 tricks to solve it easily!
Recently, many netizens have complained about the trouble of "frozen dumplings" on social platforms. Especially as the Spring Festival is approaching, many people have stocked up on large quantities of quick-frozen dumplings, but they have stuck due to improper storage. This article will combine the hot topics and data from the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with practical solutions.
The following is the search and discussion data on the issue of "frozen dumplings sticking" in the past 10 days:
| platform | Amount of related topics | Popular keywords |
|---|---|---|
| 12,000 items | # dumplings are frozen into a lump#, #quick-frozen dumplings are boiled# | |
| Douyin | 8500+ videos | "Tricks to keep frozen dumplings from breaking their skins", "Thawing methods" |
| little red book | 5600 notes | "Tips for Freezer Storage", "Cooking Dumplings Without Breaking" |
According to feedback from netizens and analysis by experts, the main reasons are as follows:
| Reason | Proportion | Typical scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Not placed separately before freezing | 68% | Stack the dumplings directly into the refrigerator |
| Repeatedly thawing and freezing | 25% | Take it out in the middle and fail to finish it in time |
| Refrigerator temperature is unstable | 7% | Severe frost in the refrigerator compartment |
The first step: scientific thawing method
1.Refrigerated compartment for slow thawing: Move the dumplings to the refrigerator 2 hours in advance to avoid skin breakage caused by excessive temperature difference.
2.cold water immersion method: Soak the packaging bag in cold water for 10 minutes (be careful not to open it).
| method | Applicable situations | Time consuming |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated and thawed | Planned dumpling cooking | 2 hours |
| cold water immersion | Emergency consumption | 10 minutes |
The second tip: cooking skills
1.boiling water with salt: Add 1 spoonful of salt after the water is boiled to enhance the toughness of the dumpling skin.
2.Sprinkling method: After boiling, add half a bowl of cold water and repeat 2-3 times.
3.Chopsticks flicking: After placing it in the pot, use the back of the chopsticks to gently push it along the edge of the pot.
The third trick: preventive storage
| steps | Operational points | Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Initial freezing and setting | Wrap and freeze flat for 30 minutes | metal pallet |
| Save in separate packages | Separate bags according to food intake and vacuum them | Sealed fresh-keeping bag |
According to Xiaohongshu’s highly praised notes:
| Ranking | method | success rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steamer thawing method | 92% |
| 2 | Edible oil isolation method | 85% |
| 3 | Starch anti-sticking method | 78% |
5. Special reminder from experts
1. Avoid thawing directly in the microwave, which may cause local overheating.
2. It is recommended that dumplings that are seriously stuck to each other be fried instead. Fry them at 180℃ for 5 minutes for better results.
3. For long-term storage, it is recommended to use a freezer below -18°C, and the freezer of an ordinary refrigerator should not exceed 1 month.
After mastering these techniques, you no longer have to worry about the problem of "frozen dumplings"! Come practice it quickly during the Spring Festival~
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