DUMPLING MAKING

Do you enjoy dumplings and want to try making them at home for yourself? Join us for this online dumpling making class, where you'll learn the ins and outs of Chinese dumplings. Chinese dumplings are treasure chests. What do we mean by that? Well, it can feel like you've hit the jackpot when you take a bite of a perfectly plump dumpling. The best dumplings are made up of thin dough shell that encases an ambrosial mixture of seasoned meat and chopped veggies. You'll unlock the secrets behind making traditional Chinese dumplings. Mastering the perfect folds and gaining all the necessary techniques and tips before grabbing a pair of chopsticks and feasting on your creations. The ideal way to start lunch!

HIGHLIGHTS

• You'll go away with full knowledge of how to make dumplings from the scratch
• Learn to make the dough, make the fillings and fold your favourite dumpling shapes
• Learn tips and tricks for making dumplings and mixing ingredients 
• Enjoy a fun cooking, eating and virtual cooking experience
• Explore your local shops and supermarkets for new ingredients at home. 

ON THE DAY LIVE STREAM

• This online Zoom class lasts for 1-2 hours 
• An expert chef will demonstrate the dumpling-making steps 
• You will learn how to make and fold your favourite dumplings
• Tips and tricks to master dumplings at home.
• Steam or pan-fry dumplings
• In rare situations, we may have to restart the online class. 

THE MENU 

• Dumpling with pork chicken or beef
• Vegetarian option

WHAT TO BRING?

In advance of the class, we recommend that you organise and assemble all of the relevant equipment, tools and ingredients. We recommend that you measure, divide and set aside all of the ingredients for the lesson so that the cooking class is fluid and you’re able to focus more on the fun stuff while connecting to others. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions, and we can suggest some substitution ideas.

1. Dough: 160g bread flour + 80g boiling water
2. Fillings: 180g pork mince + 1 leaf of wongbok (Chinese cabbage), chopped finely (can use 1 cup chopped cabbage + 1 baby king oyster mushroom, minced or button mushroom + 1 spring onion, minced + 1 clove of garlic, minced + 1 clove of ginger, minced
3. Seasoning: 2 tsp soy sauce + 1 tsp Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) + 1 tsp vegetable oil + ¼ tsp sesame oil + ¼ tsp salt + ¼ tsp sugar
4. Dipping sauce: 1 tbsp soy + 1 tbsp black vinegar or just any vinegar + few drops of chilli oil
5. Oil to spray for the steamers

HOW WE RUN THE CLASS?

• Learning by doing! You can start cooking at your own pace before and after actual zoom class because we email you ingredient list, recipes and video. We will send you details for your Live Cooking Demonstration on ZOOM.
• We will answer your question pre and post-class by email hello@homecookinglive.com. If you made the recipes, you would have more questions for us. We hope this is one of your favourite dishes for some time!
• We recommend you to watch the pre-recorded the video below to understand the recipes before you start making and cooking. We know it might be not easy to find ingredients. It is better to build up the pantry slowly. We developed our recipes in the way that you can shop at your local supermarkets.
• In this online cooking class, you are welcome to BYO your wine and beer. However, for safety, please focus on cooking, and you can drink with the meal later.
• We recommend for you to measure and put all the ingredients on a dish/tray to be ready to cook. This way, you can enjoy yourself while connecting to others. If you tell us about your dietary requirement, we can suggest some substitute ideas. We will do our best to help you to cook the dishes on the menu.
• Please note that the start times for this virtual experience are scheduled in Melbourne - Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST). Please be aware and adjust the start time to your time zone if you are not based in Australia.
• Have a question as "I'm attending an online classs?" please check our FAQs

EQUIPMENT 

• Sharp knife and cutting board 
• Sturdy sauté pans or a large pot with a steamer setup
• A set of small bowls for your organising your ingredients and a few bowls for mixing
• A rolling pin, spatula, tong, and tablespoons
• Measuring cups, measuring spoons and a digital scale
• Cling wrap optional

CAN MY CHILDREN JOIN?

• Children who are attending online cooking classes must be participating with a parent or guardian. 
• Because of the difficulty of the course material, we recommend this program for children ten years old or older.

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGE FOR DATES

• As soon as you sign up, we will send you information so you can get access to the class resources. We will send you recipes, videos and Zoom details. No cancellation but you can change the date.
• If you miss the Zoom class, let us know as we will have the record for you.
• If you buy the voucher from the 3rd party, you will be bounced by the terms which we don't have the control over their business practices.
• Have a question as "I need to cancel, change or ask for a refund?", please check our FAQs

REVIEWS

Kelly S.   

Thank you Otao, I learnt how to make dumplings for the first time! I need a little more practice but I am on the right path. My son loved the end result and wants me to make more. The class was highly informative and easy to cook along at the same time. Hopefully, I can attend a class in person one day. I would happily recommend this course and I will be practising my dumpling-making until then.

Gabrielle K . 

Loved the dumpling class, a great experience.. the teacher was very helpful, knowledgable and sharing of his skills. Would highly recommend it.

Nicola O . 

I organised the online Dumpling Making Party for my partners birthday and it was a big success! He really enjoyed learning how to make the different dumpling folds and has already made two batches of dumplings. The class would be suitable for families, friends, couples and even kids (probably 8 years plus). If you are unable to see family and friends due to the restrictions, you could join separately via zoom.

Jemma Irving 

It was really nice learning to cook online with people but in the comfort of your own home. Thank you.