Dumplings For Beginners

Make Asian dumplings from scratch with beginner-friendly recipes Dumplings are little parcels of love--juicy presents on a plate that bring joy with every savory bite. And now you can enjoy restaurant-quality potstickers, wontons, baos, and other dim sum classics without leaving the comfort of your own kitchen! Dumplings for Beginners is filled with instructions and guidance for every step of the dumpling-making process. You'll find easy-to-follow recipes for boiled, steamed, deep fried, and pan-fried dumplings, plus soups, sides, and dipping sauces. Dough primers--Learn how to make three types of dough and how to portion, roll out, and fold five classic dumpling shapes. Recipe hacks--Switch up dumpling flavors and textures with suggestions for alternate fillings, sauce and stock pairings, cooking methods, and more. Kitchen essentials--Ensure dumpling success with advice for stocking must-have equipment and ingredients. Skip takeout and create delicious dumplings from scratch with help from this beginner's guide.

Ever tried a Turkish borek? Swedish kroppkakor? How about Cajun meat pie? Acclaimed photographer Brian Yarvin has traveled to neighborhood kiosks, festivals, and restaurants in ethnic neighborhoods throughout the northeastern United States to bring more than 100 traditional dumpling and filled-pie recipes from places as near as Flushing, Queens, to as far away as Uzbekistan and beyond. Starting with the basics of dough making, steaming, and frying, Yarvin provides mouthwatering color photographs and step-by-step instructions so that anyone can recreate their grandmother's pierogi or street-food favorite at home, using ingredients from the local supermarket. Also included are tips for where to buy hard-to-find ingredients, and—if you just can't stand the wait of making your own—ethnic neighborhoods where you can find ready-to-eat dumplings.

The enhanced edition of Asian Dumplings offers an enriched cookbook experience, including video guidance on key dumpling techniques combined with the convenience of having a portable learning tool at your fingertips. Shaping dumplings can be intimidating, so it’s no wonder that students in Andrea’s classes pay the most attention to her detailed and encouraging how-to demonstrations. With the enhanced Asian Dumplings ebook, you get an on-demand dumpling-making class in your own home that covers everything from entry-level shapes such as the half-moon and pea pod to the mesmerizing wrist swirl used to create Shanghai Spring Roll Skins. Featuring eleven videos that demystify dumpling shaping for cooks of all levels, the enhanced audio-visual component of Asian Dumplings brings Andrea into your kitchen to guide you through each master technique--any time, as many times as you need. Plump pot stickers, spicy samosas, and tender bāo (stuffed buns) are enjoyed by the million every day in dim sum restaurants, streetside stands, and private homes worldwide. Wrapped, rolled, or filled; steamed, fried, or baked–Asian dumplings are also surprisingly easy to prepare, as Andrea Nguyen demonstrates in Asian Dumplings. Nguyen is a celebrated food writer and teacher with a unique ability to interpret authentic Asian cooking styles for a Western audience. Her crystal-clear recipes for more than 75 of Asia’s most popular savory and sweet parcels, pockets, packages, and pastries range from Lumpia (the addictive fried spring rolls from the Philippines) to Shanghai Soup Dumplings (delicate thin-skinned dumplings filled with hot broth and succulent pork) to Gulab Jamun (India’s rich, syrupy sweets). Organized according to type (wheat pastas, skins, buns, and pastries; translucent wheat and tapioca preparations; rice dumplings; legumes and tubers; sweet dumplings), Asian Dumplings encompasses Eastern, Southeastern, and Southern Asia, with recipes from China, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Tibet, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Throughout, Nguyen shares the best techniques for shaping, filling, cooking, and serving each kind of dumpling. And she makes it easy to incorporate dumplings into a contemporary lifestyle by giving a thorough introduction to essential equipment and ingredients and offering make-ahead and storage guidance, time-saving shortcuts that still yield delectable results, and tips on planning a dumpling dinner party. More than 40 line drawings illustrate the finer points of shaping many kinds of dumplings, including gyōza/pot stickers, wontons, and samosas. Dozens of mouth-watering color photographs round out Asian Dumplings, making it the most definitive, inviting, inspiring book of its kind.

If you are a dumpling lover you might already know but for those who don't, there are many different dumpling varieties. But since there are too many in this book you will get the best of the best and what is more important you will learn how to make the perfect dumplings. Some say that it is difficult to get them right but they are wrong or just they didn't have a book like this one to help them. You will really enjoy this book no matter if you are a beginner or you have years of experience making dumplings. The point is that you will get the ultimate recipes with the right ingredients and super easy step-by-step instructions. Don't think twice about it, get this book and try your first recipe. Make sure to follow the exact steps and you won't make a mistake. You will end up with beautiful and tasty dumplings like never before. However, make sure that you make more if you are inviting someone over. They won't be able to resist them, in fact, no one can. Be happy that you have finally found the book that you have been looking for. From now on no one will be able to measure up to you in making delicious dumplings. In this book: - The most delicious Dumpling Recipes - The simplest cooking guide you will ever find - Simple Instructions - Ingredients are chosen with love

Whether eaten in an exclusive restaurant or at a humble street stall, gyoza dumplings are the ultimate Asian comfort food. Dumplings are surprisingly easy to make once you learn a few basic techniques. Step-by-step instructions, photos, and helpful tips show you how to wrap dumplings like the "Gyoza King," Paradise Yamamoto, himself--even if it's your first try. This book contains 50 delicious dumpling recipes, including: Shiitake and Pork Potstickers Waygu Beef Dumplings Bacon and Egg Carbonara Dumplings Lamb Gyoza with Coriander Many more traditional and playful recipes (including dessert dumplings) With a wide array of shapes, fillings, and customizable options, these recipes are sure to please picky eaters and gyoza connoisseurs alike! Impress friends and family with these satisfying and easy-to-make morsels.

“With its culinary precision, ultra-tasty/ultra-hip recipes, and spicy humor, [it] pulls together every element that makes a dumpling irresistible.” —Sara Kate Gillingham, James Beard Award-winning author and founding editor, The Kitchn Kenny Lao loves dumplings. Growing up, his fondest memories were the dumpling parties that filled his house with friends and family. Everyone gathered in the kitchen and took a place in line to create the dumplings: making fillings, stuffing and wrapping, and all the way down to the stove for pan-frying and steaming. In Hey There, Dumpling!, Lao brings the party to you, showing you how easy it is to make delicious dumplings. With more than 100 recipes, there is no shortage of dishes. Lao embraces all flavors in his succulent dumpling creations: Classic Pork and Napa Cabbage, Szechuan Chicken, Barbecued Pork and Collards, Chicken and Thai Basil, Vegetarian Edamame, and more. The book is also filled with recipes for noodles, salads, soups, sweets, and drinks—all the necessary ingredients to complement the main event. Hey There, Dumpling! is the go-to guide for throwing a killer party with flavorful dumplings. “Consider Kenny Lao a personal trainer for your hot Asian buns. His flavorful recipes work brilliantly and his optimism, enthusiasm, and encouragement keep you completely entertained along the way.” —Jeni Britton Bauer, owner of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams “Kenny, this book, and the recipes within it are just like a dumpling—fun, satisfying, and full of good stuff.” —Justin Warner, Food Network celebrity chef

Are you looking to experiment with new and unique dishes but don't know where to start? Would you like to prepare delicious dumplings like your favorite restaurants but don't know how to achieve the perfect folds or what ingredients to use? Then, you’re in the right place! Get ready to bring a taste of the East to your kitchen with the most comprehensive and easy guide that will make you learn from scratch how to make authentic Chinese dumplings. From traditional recipes to insider tips and tricks, this book is the ultimate resource for food lovers who want to experience the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine. Here’s a small taste of what you’ll find inside this recipe book: - How to make delicious and authentic Chinese dumplings with step-by-step instructions, easy-to-find and affordable ingredients, - Everything you need to know about the rich history and cultural significance of “Jiaozi” - from regional variations to holiday traditions, - The answers to the most common questions about the ingredients, techniques, and equipment used to make perfect ravioli every time, - Tons of delicious, quick, and easy recipes, including meat, seafood, vegetarian, and dessert options to meet every taste, - How to enhance your cooking skills with tips and tricks for rolling, stuffing, and cooking dumplings to perfection, And so much more! This book is more than just a recipe collection. It's a complete guide to the art of Chinese dumpling-making, with fascinating cultural insights and practical tips to help you achieve restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook looking to expand your cooking repertoire or learn how to create delicious dishes at home, you'll love the tasty and authentic oriental flavor that’s captured in this book. So why wait any longer? Click on “Buy Now” and take your taste buds on a culinary journey!

From comfort-food favorites and delicious desserts to vegetarian classics and gluten-free options, this is the only dumpling cookbook you’ll ever need. Explore the vast appeal of one of humanity’s oldest meals with recipes from the heart of China to the coasts of Italy and everywhere else excellent taste prevails. This cookbook is the perfect present for every skill level, from wonton wannabes to dumpling demigods. And with over 100 easy-to-follow recipes, you can become a dumpling master in no time! No matter your personal taste and dietary preferences, you’ll never run out of new recipes to try. From comfort-food favorites and delicious desserts to vegetarian classics and gluten-free options, this is the only dumpling cookbook you’ll ever need.