Sunday, September 28, 2008

Xiao Long Bao - Little Soup Dumplings

After throwing out the question "Which would you prefer?" in that painfully short post I made last month, I was pleasantly surpri...

Friday, February 29, 2008

Pork, Shrimp, and Shiitake Mushroom Potstickers

Dumpling making was a frequent weekend family activity when I was young. First, my dad would mix the filling, adding a splash of this and an...

Monday, February 25, 2008

Wonton Soup

The best wontons I've had were made with pork and ji cai , or shepherd's purse. You're probably thinking, "what the heck, ...

Friday, June 29, 2007

Egg Dumplings and Stuffed Cakes

Back in Shanghai, my relatives would make these egg dumplings for a special occasion or big family get together. A thin layer of beaten egg...