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chinese-new-year:-beef-dumplings

Our favorite time of the year is when we start banging out all of the fresh ingredients and enjoy some of our favorite Chinese dishes. And, it involves none other than, dumplings! It can come across as labor-intensive but, once you have everything prepped and mixed, it really does fly by and then it's time to bask in the glory of your dumpling-making efforts. In Chinese New Year, the dumpling symbolizes fortune and prosperity in the new year. They closely resemble little money bags with the traditional fold. And with dumplings, there are multiple folding techniques to learn, and you can have so much fun making these. It is a very therapeutic process of making dumplings! Dumplings have multiple filling options and are the most versatile food to make. One of the important elements of dumpling-making is not just folding/crimping techniques but that filling is a key element to master. Having the right balance of ingredients, mixing your ingredients correctly, sustaining moisture, and creating that wonderful mouth-feel is what really makes a difference. The how-to video can be found on my Youtube channel.

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