water, adding as much as is necessary to create a smooth dough. don't add more water than is necessary. knead the dough into a smooth ball. cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
to cook the dumplings, bring a large pot of water to a boil. add half the dumplings, giving them a gentle stir so they don't stick together. bring the water to a boil, and add 1/2 cup of cold water. cover and repeat. when the dumplings come to a boil for a third time, they are ready. drain and remove. if you want, they can be pan-fried at this point. repeat this process 