Dumpling folding can be tricky for a lot of people. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! I’ll share with you 8 ways to fold dumplings like a pro. You can become a dumpling folding expert right now!
1. Classic Dumpling
Brush water around the edges of the wrapper. Add about 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center. Fold it in half, and pleat the edges together.
2. Ingot Dumpling
Brush water around the edges of the wrapper. Add about 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center. Fold it in half. Tape some water at one of the bottom corners. Seal the two bottom corners together to form an ingot dumpling.
3. Red Envelope Dumpling
Brush water around the edges of the wrapper. Add about 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center. Fold it in half. Fold the right corner inward, and tap some water on it. Fold the left side inward and seal to form a red envelope dumpling.
4. Money Bag Dumpling
Brush water around the edges of the wrapper. Add about 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center. Gather and seal the center to form a money bag dumpling.
5. Pyramid Dumpling
Brush water around the edges of the wrapper. Add about 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center. Gather three edges. Seal the rest to form a pyramid dumpling.
6. Four-Pointed Star Dumpling
Brush water around the edges of the wrapper. Add about 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center. Pinch the edges across together. Seal the edges to form a four-pointed star.
7. Four-Happiness Dumpling
Brush water around the edges of the wrapper. Add about 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center. Pinch the edges across together. Tap some water on every side, and seal them together to form a four-happiness dumpling.
8. Wallet Dumpling
Brush water around the edges of the wrapper. Add about 2 teaspoons of the filling in the center. Gather and seal to form a wallet dumpling.
