How to shape Chinese dumplings
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Skill level
Intermediate
Shaping Chinese dumplings is an impressive yet achievable art.
- Brush water around the edge of the dumpling wrapper.
- Place a small spoonful of filling in the middle.
- Follow the video demonstration to mould the dumpling into the desired shape, choosing between a flower bud, tricorn or pleat design.
- Continue this process until all of the filling mixture or dumpling wrappers have been used up.
Use these techniques to make .