A couple of weeks ago, we chose to show our Chinese good friends the western methods of BBQ’ing as well as picnics, a foreign idea right here in China. They had a excellent time as well as wished to show us something special from their culture. So, they invited us, Jhonny, increased as well as Colleen over to one of their homes to show us exactly how to make dumplings!
Learning exactly how to make dumplings from some pros!
We like eating dumplings as well as are essentially part dumpling, so mentor us exactly how to make our preferred food right here in China was perfect.
How difficult might making dumplings truly be?
All we had to do was take a circular piece of dough, put a bit of water around the outer edge, fill it with a scoop of filling (made with pork, egg, mushrooms, celery as well as spices), fold it in half as well as then close up the half-moon shape by folding as well as pinching the sides.
How does my dumpling look?
It seems easy, however it takes a great deal of technique.
For our Chinese friends, it was a breeze, however for us, it was a mess. Our dumpling wraps were breaking, not folded properly, stuffed as well full as well as had holes in them. Our good friends kept stating theirs were “piàoliang” (pretty or impressive) as well as ours were “bu hao” (not good), which was true!
Rolling the dumpling dough by hand
At the end of all the rolling, stuffing, folding, pinching as well as flouring, we ended up with trays full of dumplings just waiting to be boiled.
Perfectly rolled wonton style dumplings
We not only had freshly made dumplings, however we had a homemade tofu soup as well as a tasty lentil soup as well. all of us sat around the circular table chatting as well as feasting on our creations, stopping eating only to laugh at a horribly made dumpling that fell apart just by taking a look at it, many likely made by me or Nick.
We did it! inspect out our dumplings
The group of us enjoying our creations
We were extremely spoiled by our good friends as well as eating the delicious, authentic food made of scratch was really a Chinese experience that we will never forget. Hmm, I question what they will show us next?
Here’s A quick video Of Our Dumpling Party:
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