Many people use the microwave only for heating and defrosting, but you can get much more benefit from this appliance. Due to the peculiarities of cooking in a microwave oven, products retain their natural color, vitamins and microelements better. Even such a simple and familiar dish as dumplings will acquire new flavors.
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Instructions
Step 1
Put frozen dumplings in a deep dish in one layer and cover with hot water. Cook in small portions, otherwise they may not cook. The water should not cover the top dumplings. Add black pepper, bay leaf, and salt. Salt a little, as water is used here much less than when cooking on the stove. Instead of salt and seasoning, you can crush half a bouillon cube.
Step 2
Cover a bowl of dumplings with a smaller upside-down plate or lid and microwave. Then simmer for 1 minute at 100% power to bring to a boil. Reduce power to 70% and cook for about 6-8 minutes more. After that, keep the dumplings in the microwave for another five minutes to reach. It may take longer if your stove is less than 800W.
Step 3
Remove the dumplings, drain the water. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, or ketchup as desired. You should get strong, elastic dumplings with a juicy filling.
Step 4
After you master such a simple recipe, the dish can be complicated and varied. Instead of water, pour the dumplings with a mixture of cream and sour cream. Add the hard cheese grated on a coarse grater and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley. Microwave the dumplings for 5-6 minutes at full power.
Step 5
You can try making dumplings without water. Pour some vegetable oil into a deep bowl. Dip the dumplings in it and place them in one layer along the bottom. Sprinkle with salt and spices, cover and cook at full power for 6 minutes. As a result, you should get unusual crispy dumplings.
Step 6
Lazy dumplings can be cooked very quickly and easily in the microwave. Knead into a dough of cottage cheese, wheat flour, eggs, butter, sugar and salt. Roll it out 1 cm thick, cut into strips. Place the dumplings in a suitable bowl and cover with a glass of boiling water. Cook for 3-5 minutes at 100% power. Serve with butter or sour cream.
