Homemade dumplings are a labor of love! And there is nothing else quite like them. People often express surprise to me that the dough for dumpling wrappers is simply made with all purpose flour and water. I think of it as being very similar to making pasta from scratch. You can master it with a little practice and the payoff is so satisfying ☺️
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Making your own dough can seem pretty intimidating. I have had my fair share of dough failures. Lucky for you, my kitchen flops can become your culinary successes :)
Read moreShanghai Pork + Bok Choy Wontons / Dumplings
Che vey! That's shanghainese for "eat rice" which is like saying "bon appetit" before you begin a meal. These words were most frequently uttered around my grandmother's dinner table. She was the one who created the shanghai wonton loving monster that I am. Sometimes when we are feeling decadent (not lazy), we also add a tiny morsel of raw white shrimp in with the filling. Homemade dumplings are a labor of love but so very worth it. Put some great music on and make them asap!
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