Wrapping Dumplings

So this is a quick 'How to' on wrapping or folding dumplings. They're so many ways to do it but I'll show you the super quick and easy way I do it.

 First step is to fill your dumplings with whatever filling you want. Don't overfill it or else it will explode!

 Next with a little water we slightly wet two corner sides to create the stickiness to keep the dough together. Do not soak it in water!

 Now we fold and glue together the sides so it looks like a triangle. Now you can leave them like this and just use it as is or fold them even further. Either way is just fine.

 To further fold, slightly wet one of the adjacent corners and just fold them over one another. 

 And then you get this perfect looking dumpling shape. Yay! You did it!

 Have fun with it and try out different dumpling shapes and maybe even come up with your own! 

Pasta dough

Pasta dough is super easy to make and is the way to go! I love making fresh pasta as it tastes way better then store bought and is so much better for you!

Egg Pasta Dough

500g White Wings plain flour

5 whole eggs or 10 egg yolks

Combine the flour and the egg.

Knead on a flour surfaced area until smooth and bounces at the touch.

Wrap in cling wrap and rest for 30 mins.

Now its ready to be used!

Remember homemade dough is the way to go!

How to poach eggs!

Poaching eggs has been a problem in every household. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. This is an easy way to do it.

Poached eggs

4 cups water                      

1/3 cup vinegar
Eggs

Pour the vinegar and the water into a pot. Place on to a stove top and let it simmer until its just about to boil.

Crack your eggs into a small bowl so it is easier to pour into the water. 

Once the water is simmering, grab a whisk and stir the water until you get a whirlpool. Once you can see the bottom of the pot quickly pour the egg into the open space and leave it. The egg will attach itself to the bottom of the pot and form a perfect poached egg. 

Let it cook for 3-4 mins. Repeat with the other egg.

Super easy! Have a go and see how you do! 

If you have any questions leave in the comments below. Enjoy!