Fill a steamer or pot with water, making sure the water does not touch the steamer basket
Bring the water to a boil
Line the steamer basket with parchment paper, cabbage leaves, or a lightly oiled liner
Arrange the dumplings in a single layer with space between them
Place the basket over the boiling water and cover with a lid
Steam fresh dumplings for 8 to 12 minutes
Steam frozen dumplings for 10 to 15 minutes
Check that the wrappers look translucent and the filling is hot
Remove the dumplings carefully with tongs or a spatula
Serve immediately with dipping sauce