Join NYC-based cookbook author Diana Kuan in an upcoming Zoom workshop on making Shanghainese soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) at home!

Wednesday October 16, 2024 - 6:15pm to 8pm Eastern Standard Time

Shanghainese soup dumplings, or xiao long bao, may be China's greatest gift to mankind.They're also the ideal comfort food, with each glorious dumpling holding a healthy mix of meat with tasty broth. Yet the making of soup dumplings is shrouded in mystery.

In this class you'll learn the secrets to making great soup dumplings at home. We'll cover the basics of soup making, wrapping, and steaming. And we'll answer that age-old perplexing question: Just how do you get soup inside a dumpling?

Equipment needed - steamer set, skillet or wok, tongs, mixing bowl. I recommend a bamboo steamer set such as these, but you can also use a metal steamer if you already have one. I use an 8-inch bamboo set that fits inside a 10-inch skillet or wok for steaming. If you choose to go larger with a 10-inch set, make sure it can fit inside your pan or wok.

There are options for a traditional Shanghainese version with pork or a chicken version. We’ll be doing an easy short-cut version of soup dumpling broth, which normally taskes 6 to 8 hours to make. I’ll send instructions for an easy way of preparing the broth which you can make in about 30 minutes the day before the class.

The ingredient list and Zoom link will be sent 10 days before the class. Please provide your email address at checkout to ensure you receive the link.

About the instructor:

Diana Kuan is a cookbook writer and photographer with Penguin Random House. She is the author of two cookbooks - The Chinese Takeout Cookbook (WSJ best seller list), and Red Hot Kitchen. She has been teaching for 12+ years in both New York and Beijing. Her favorite foods are dumplings, ramen, and tacos, usually with hot sauce on the side.

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Cancellation policy: Students must cancel at least 7 days before the start of the class for a full refund or class credit. We aim to keep class sizes small for a better experience. If you have a sudden schedule conflict within 7 days of the class, please ask your friends or family to see if anyone would like your spot. We are a very small business and appreciate your understanding!