Boiled dumplings, a traditional dish that is extremely common in the north, have long been a treasure of Chinese food culture. It's not only delicious, it's also culturally rich. Recently, the question of whether cold water should be added to boiled dumplings has sparked a heated discussion on the Internet. This seemingly simple question actually involves the huge difference between the food culture of the north and the south, and also touches on people's daily habits.
In northern kitchens, the secret to cooking dumplings is to add cold water. This practice has been passed down for hundreds of years and has become a traditional way of cooking. The purpose of adding cold water is to prevent the dumpling skin from breaking, and at the same time, it can also make the dumpling skin smoother and taste better. For many northerners, boiling dumplings without cold water will lose their original flavor.
However, the little friends in the south have a different view. They believe that since southerners are used to buying ready-made dumpling wrappers, there is no need to add cold water. Moreover, they felt that adding cold water would lower the temperature of the water, causing the dumpling skin to be softer and smoother, which would affect the taste.
Netizens also have different opinions. Some people insist that adding cold water will make the dumpling skin smoother, while others firmly believe that not adding water will make the dumplings more flavorful. Actually, there is no one set answer to this question, everyone has their own opinions and habits.
However, whether you add cold water or not, the heat and time of cooking dumplings are always crucial. Too much heat or too long can cause the dumpling wrappers to crack or have a bad taste. Therefore, when cooking dumplings, we need to pay attention to the heat and time to ensure that the dumplings can be cooked and taste delicious.
As a microcosm of the differences in food culture between the north and the south, the question of whether to add cold water to cook dumplings has sparked extensive discussion. Through this question, we can have a deeper understanding of the differences between the food culture of the north and the south, and at the same time, we can better feel the charm of Chinese food culture.
Editor: Miss Rabbit.