Dumplings

[littlederek]

Can you put cooked boiled dumplings in the oven with a little oil for a little while just to get a fried crust or will this impair the consistency and flavour?

[welshlibranr]

I thin they need to be on top of a stew or casserole, because then they absorb the flavours, if not they will have no taste, and they will become quite leathery in texture! they do need to have some gravy to absorb really!