Why does my dumpling /dimsum/momos turn dark brown while steaming?
We make dumplings by bun making machine. (bought from China.)
We add all purpose flour, xanthan gum and water to make the dough for dumpling. We make 10 varieties of dumpling and filling varies as per the variety. After making the dumplings, we half steam and sell it to the market. When we half steam at our kitchen, everything if fine.
But some of our dumplings turns pale yellow when our client resteams at their sale point. If steamed more, it turns into dark brown colour.
What could be the problem?
Also, our dumplings breaks too much. What can be done?
Best Answer
Based on the color, it looks like your dumplings might be exposed to too high a heat on a surface that could actually sear them (that metal pan for example). It also looks like those dumplings might be overcrowded and being handled too much so that they'd break.
If it's possible, I'd see what your clients are doing to prepare the dumplings you send them and make sure it's not an issue with their technique.
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Why are my dumplings dark in the middle?
If the middle is significantly darker than the outside, the dumpling is not done! I also make sure my heat is on the low side because I've found that when you put a lid on a pot, ingredients heat up and tend to stick to the bottom and burn.How long should you steam your dumpling?
Bring the water in your steamer/wok to a boil. Place the dumplings about 1-inch apart, giving them some room to expand. Once boiling, place the dumplings in, cover, and steam on medium to medium high heat for 8-10 minutes.How do you tell if steamed dumpling is cooked?
When fully cooked, the dumplings should be plump and floating on the surface. Transfer the dumplings to a colander. Briefly run tap water (make sure it's drinkable water) over.How do you stop momos sticking to the steamer?
The water in the steaming vessel needs to be brought to boil before the momos can be placed. The steamer's surface can be oiled slightly, or lined with cabbage leaves in order to prevent sticking to the vessel.Steamed Chicken Momos/Dumpling by Tiffin box | Minced meat Dim Sum Recipe
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