Pan-Fried Dumplings

Method10 steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Pan

   准备锅具

   Take out a skillet (a non-stick skillet is best)

   取出平底锅（不沾平底锅最佳）

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Using a non-stick pan effectively prevents the bottoms of the dumplings from sticking and tearing使用不粘锅可以有效防止煎饺底部粘连破损
   
2. 2

   Add Oil

   倒油

   Add 10ml - 15 ml cooking oil to the pan

   向锅中加入 10ml - 15 ml 食用油

   ⏱20 sec

   • 💡 The oil should cover the bottom of the pan油量需覆盖锅底
   
3. 3

   Arrange the Dumplings

   摆放饺子

   Turn on the heat and place the dumplings in the pan (spread them out evenly, do not stack)

   开火，放入饺子（尽量平均铺开，不宜堆叠）

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Arranging them neatly helps ensure even heating整齐摆放有利于受热均匀
   
4. 4

   Add Water

   加水

   Immediately add water, reaching about 1/2 of the average height of the dumplings

   立刻加入清水，水线没过饺子平均高度的 1/2

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Do not add too much water, or you will end up boiling them like boiled dumplings水不要加得太多，以免煮成水饺
   
5. 5

   Cover and Boil on High Heat

   盖盖大火煮

   Cover with the pot lid (the stove should be on high heat at this point)

   盖上锅盖（此时炉灶应该处于大火）

   ⏱10 sec

   • 💡 Covering the pot lid uses steam to cook the dumpling filling盖上锅盖利用水蒸气焖熟饺子馅
   
6. 6

   Simmer and Wait

   焖煮等待

   Wait 8 - 10 minutes

   等待 8 - 10 分钟

   ⏱9 min

   • 💡 Observe the steam escaping from around the pot lid观察锅盖边缘冒出的蒸汽情况
   
7. 7

   Reduce to Medium Heat

   转中火

   When only 2mm of water remains in the pan, reduce to medium heat and begin frying

   当锅中水分仅剩 2mm 时，转中火开始煎制

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Reducing to medium heat prevents the bottom from burning转中火是为了防止底部烧焦
   
8. 8

   Shake for Even Heating

   摇晃受热

   Once all the water has evaporated, shake the skillet to heat the dumplings evenly

   当水分全部蒸发后，摇晃平底锅使饺子受热均匀

   ⏱40 sec

   • 💡 Shaking the pan allows the hot oil to contact the bottom of each dumpling evenly晃动锅具可以让热油均匀接触每个饺子底部
   
9. 9

   Add Toppings

   撒配料

   Add black sesame seeds and chopped scallion, then let them sit for 10s

   放入黑芝麻和葱花再焖 10s

   ⏱20 sec

   • 💡 Use the residual heat to bring out the aroma of the sesame seeds and scallion利用余热激发出芝麻和葱花的香味
   
10. 10

    Check and Remove

    观察出锅

    After 1 - 2 minutes, use tongs to remove one dumpling and check the bottom; if a golden crispy crust has formed, remove immediately

    1 - 2 分钟夹出一个饺子观察底部，若出现金黄色脆皮立即取出

    ⏱2 min

    • 💡 A golden, crispy bottom is the sign of successful pan-fried dumplings底部金黄酥脆是煎饺成功的标志