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Plain dumpling
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 197 kcal —
- Protein 3.5 g 7%
- Carbohydrate 21 g 8%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 3 g 15%
- Fibre 0.8 g 3%
- Sugars 1.3 g —
- Sodium 394 mg 17%
- Cholesterol 1.9 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 15 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.23 µg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.14 mg 12%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.14 mg 11%
- Niacin (B3) 1.3 mg 8%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.2 mg 24%
- Vitamin B6 0.02 mg 1%
- Folate (B9) 34.7 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0.09 µg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 64.7 mg 5%
- Iron 1.2 mg 7%
- Magnesium 9 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 64.2 mg 5%
- Potassium 65.7 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.29 mg 3%
- Copper 0.04 mg 5%
- Manganese 0.18 mg 8%
- Selenium 9.5 µg 17%
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Questions about Plain dumpling
What is a plain dumpling?
It is a simple dough-based dumpling, usually made with flour and a raising agent, then cooked rather than filled. The name can refer to different shapes and recipes, so the cooking method matters.
How do you cook a plain dumpling?
For a suet dumpling, mix self-raising flour with shredded suet and enough cold water to make a soft dough, then shape into balls. Lower them into gently simmering stew, cover and cook for about 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
Can you bake plain dumplings instead of simmering them?
Yes. Put the dough balls on top of a hot stew in an ovenproof dish and bake uncovered at 200 °C for about 20 minutes, until risen and lightly golden; they will have a drier top than dumplings cooked under a lid.
How do you stop dumplings going soggy?
Keep the stew at a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, and leave the lid on so the dumplings steam evenly. If you want a crisp top, finish them uncovered in the oven.
What do plain dumplings go well with?
They are a classic topping for beef or vegetable stew, where they soak up the gravy as they cook. Add them near the end so they stay fluffy rather than breaking apart in a long-cooked stew.
Can you freeze plain dumplings?
Freeze uncooked dough balls on a tray, then transfer them to a sealed container once firm. Cook them from frozen in simmering stew, allowing extra time and checking that the centre is cooked through.
Are plain dumplings more filling than crumpets?
A plain dumpling has 3.5 g of protein and 0.8 g of fibre per 100 g; a crumpet has 6.3 g of protein and 2 g of fibre. Dumplings are usually eaten with stew, while crumpets are commonly toasted.
How much fat is in a plain dumpling?
A 100 g portion contains 11 g of fat, including 3 g of saturated fat. Suet dumplings get much of their fat from the suet mixed into the dough.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6607 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
