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Things Everyone Should Know About Dumplings

BuzzFeed Life spoke to Dan Hong, executive chef at Sydney’s Mr Wong, and Dendy Harjanto, Australasian director of Din Tai Fung, to find out everything you need to know about dumplings.

(But first, be warned: You may feel the overwhelming urge to get yourself some pork, chive, prawn, or veggie-filled goodies as soon as you finish reading.)

1. The best way to eat a dumpling is in one bite.

“Dumplings are designed to be consumed in one mouthful, as it’s the best way to enjoy the combination of the meat filling and the very thin and springy flour wrapper,” says Harjanto.

2. If you can’t use chopsticks, eat your dumplings with your fingers.

Avoid using a fork at all costs, as piercing the dumpling will compromise the flavour.

CLICK HERE for a Guide on How to Eat With Chopsticks!

3. Mix two parts vinegar with one part soy sauce for the perfect dumpling sauce.

“Add young ginger slices too,” says Harjanto. Chili oil is also a great addition when available.

4. When pan-frying your own dumplings, timing and ratios are your best friends.

“Carefully place dumplings one by one in a hot nonstick pan with a little oil. Add enough water to cover the bottom third of the dumplings. Next, put a tight-fitting lid on top. The dumplings are ready when all the water has evaporated and the bottoms of the dumplings are nicely brown and crispy,” says Hong.

5. There is no limit to the amount of dumplings that can – and should – be consumed in one sitting.

“I can eat over 20. One time in Shanghai, I ate over 40 xiao long bao,” says Hong.

Source: Buzzfeed