Dumpling-Making in a Local Home

Cultural context

Dumplings (饺子) are the heart of northern Chinese home cooking and a must at Lunar New Year, when families fold them together. Their shape recalls old gold ingots — a symbol of good fortune.

What you'll do

1. 0:00

   Make the dough and mix a classic pork-and-cabbage filling.

2. 0:40

   Learn to roll wrappers and master the pleated fold.

3. 1:30

   Boil and pan-fry your dumplings, then sit down to eat together.

Etiquette tips

• ✓Folding takes practice — wonky ones still taste great.
• ✓Dip in black vinegar with a little chili oil.

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