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Default Asian rolling pin (potstickers)

On 24/11/2015 11:04 AM, Janet wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>>
>> On 2015-11-24, Janet > wrote:
>>
>>> Why fuss with dowels? Just use a little smooth glass bottle for
>>> rolling.

>>
>> Turns out there is a reason fer using a small diameter rolling pin.
>>
>> <http://www.asiandumplingtips.com/2009/05/how-to-roll-asian-dumpling-wrappers-video.html>
>>
>> Note the part about "the belly". I hadn't noticed that, before.
>> Also, Andrea speaks about using the palm of the hand instead of
>> leaving it to yer fingers, which do not exert enough pressure.

>
> Interesting; I shall have to have a go, with the grandkids child-size
> mini rolling pins.
>>
>> Besides, where does one find a 3/4"-1-1/4" diameter bottle?
>>
>> nb

>
> I've got one olives came in, but you could use a single-serve mini
> white wine bottle. (I collect small bottles to make vanilla essence in)
>
> Janet UK
>

I use them to ration out a bottle of wine over 4 evenings.
Graham

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