Cooking dumplings in the microwave, you can not only save time, but also get a tasty dish in the end. They can be boiled in water or without it, using a variety of dishes, fry, or bake. The whole cooking process takes no more than 20 minutes, and as a result you get an excellent dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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How to cook dumplings in the microwave
Many housewives, accustomed to the traditional cooking of dumplings and dumplings in a pot of boiling water, are interested in the question - how to cook dumplings in the microwave? To do this is actually quite simple, in the presence of finished flour products and a microwave oven.
You can cook both homemade dumplings and factory dumplings. It is important that they are frozen.
Boil the product in a special container in small portions - from 12 to 18 pieces, depending on size.
To prepare the dish you will need:
- frozen dumplings;
- water - 250 ml per 1 serving;
- salt to taste;
- Lavrushka - 1 pc.;
- allspice and black peas - 1 pc.
In a special container designed for microwave ovens, pour dumplings, add salt, spices and pour water. Cook the dish should be at maximum power for 12 minutes. Periodically, you need to stop the cooking process, and mix the product. In the prepared dumplings add a little butter, serve with sour cream or any other sauce. Sprinkle with fresh herbs. If a little broth remains in the container with dumplings, you do not need to pour it. For lovers of spicy dishes, it is recommended to mix the broth with black and red ground pepper, add a little vinegar and use as a sauce.
How much time to cook?
How much you need to cook dumplings in the microwave depends on the temperature of the water and the capabilities of household appliances. A quick cooking method is to cook a frozen product in hot, only boiling water. By adding salt and other spices immediately, you can cook dumplings in just 6-7 minutes.
It is possible to prepare dough products in cold water, but this will slow down the process. In this case, the dumplings will be cooked no earlier than 25 minutes.
You can cook the product without using water. However, this method is suitable for those who have a suitable microwave oven. In the process of cooking the product constantly stir so that the microwaves penetrate into them evenly. Otherwise, the product will turn out half-baked and unsuitable for eating.
Recipe for cooking in a plate with water
Quick and easy to prepare dumplings in a bowl of water.
To do this, you need to take:
- frozen dumplings with any meat filling;
- water - 1 tbsp .;
- salt to taste;
- butter - a small piece;
- Lavrushka - 1 pc.;
- seasonings and herbs.
It is interesting: dumplings in a slow cooker
Dumplings, salt, pepper should be put in a deep bowl and pour hot water. At maximum temperature, cook the dish for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. In the last minutes of cooking, cover the container and add the dumplings until cooked.
During cooking the product should be monitored so that it does not boil, adjusting the power of the microwave.
Serve the dish should be seasoned with butter and herbs.
Cooking without water
You can cook dumplings in the microwave without using water. As a result, they turn out to taste delicate, without a watery aftertaste.
You can do this using the following ingredients:
- frozen dumplings - 12-18 pcs.;
- sour cream - 350 ml;
- salt - a pinch;
- Bay leaf;
- black pepper peas.
The dish is cooked for 12 minutes, the amount of kcal is about 220 per 100 grams of product. In a deep microwave container - ceramic or glass, place the frozen product, pour sour cream on top, add spices and salt. For cooking any products in a microwave oven, it is forbidden to use metal utensils or one with gold dusting on the edges. The container must be taken deep so that during cooking the liquid does not splash onto the surface of the furnace.
Cook for 10-12 minutes at maximum power. To improve the taste of the dish, a few minutes before cooking, you can add a little garlic. Serve with ketchup, sauce or mayonnaise.
Delicious dumplings in pots with cheese in a microwave
This dumpling recipe also does not contain water. This dish is truly delicious, juicy and festive will be appropriate not only as a traditional meal. Such dumplings will decorate the festive table, replacing both appetizer and main course.
Preparing a dish from:
- frozen dumplings - 700 g;
- hard cheese - 90 g;
- eggplant or pickled pepper - 400 g;
- onions;
- oils;
- spicy herbs;
- garlic - 2 cloves.
Dumplings should be divided by folding in several pots in portions. Previously, all containers must be greased with oil and cover the bottom with chopped onion rings. Top the onion with a little salt and put on the dumplings. Eggplant (optional), spices and grated cheese are laid on top of the main product. When buying it, you should choose the one that melts well.
Dumplings are prepared in pots under covers for about 12 minutes. With cheese and vegetables, dumplings will eventually acquire an amazing taste.
How to cook dumplings in a jar in the microwave
If there is no suitable container for a microwave oven, you can cook dumplings in a regular glass jar. For cooking, a container with a volume of 0.5 ml is selected, into which frozen products with meat are folded, salt and water are added.
You need to cook the product for 10-15 minutes, periodically delivering and stirring. Serve with sour cream and herbs. This cooking option is suitable for students and those who are at work.Fast, tasty, satisfying and nutritious - the main characteristics of the dish.
If you have cheese, spices, sauce on hand, then they can be added during cooking as an alternative to water.
Before cooking, it is important to inspect the glass container for cracks and damage so that it does not burst when heated.
Microwave fried dumplings
For lovers of dumplings with a golden crust, this wonderful recipe is suitable, which slightly surprises with its name, but does not require any culinary skill. Enough to stock up with the necessary ingredients and proceed to step-by-step cooking.
To cook fried dumplings in a microwave oven, you will need:
- frozen dumplings;
- spice;
- water or any meat broth;
- 50 grams of hard cheese.
First, the product is prepared in the microwave in the usual way, filled with boiling water, with the addition of salt and spices. Boil dumplings in small portions, otherwise they will not be completely cooked. After cooking, drain the excess water and throw the dumplings into a colander. Fold back into a flat plate so that they are at a small distance from each other, put in the oven, setting the mode "grill". Cooking time - 5 minutes.
After the dough is slightly browned, the product should be removed from the oven, sprinkled with cheese and herbs on top, and then sent again to prepare until a golden crust is formed. Serve with sour cream or garlic sauce.
