Celebrate Chinese New Year with Delicious Dumplings!

TLDRIn this video, Jackson and his friends celebrate Chinese New Year by making dumplings. They make different types of dumplings, including Mimi Chang's signature dumplings and chili oil wontons. The dumplings turn out delicious and everyone enjoys them. Happy Chinese New Year!

Key insights

🥟Dumplings are a popular dish to celebrate Chinese New Year.

🌶️Chili oil wontons are a traditional Chinese New Year dish.

👨‍🍳Jackson and his friends demonstrate how to make different types of dumplings.

👩‍🍳Mary Ann and Hannah from Mimi Chang's join Jackson in making dumplings.

🎉The group celebrates Chinese New Year with a delicious dumpling feast.

Q&A

What are the different types of dumplings made in the video?

The video shows the making of Mimi Chang's signature dumplings and chili oil wontons.

What is the difference between wontons and xiao long bao?

Wontons have a square shape and a thinner wrapper, while xiao long bao are juicier and have soup inside.

How do you fold a dumpling correctly?

Moisten the edges of the wrapper, add a scoop of filling, fold it in half like a taco, and then pleat the edges.

How long does it take to cook dumplings?

Pan-frying dumplings takes about 4-5 minutes, while boiling wontons takes about 6-7 minutes.

What sauces go well with dumplings?

There are different sauces that go well with dumplings, such as chili oil, soy sauce, and vinegar.

Timestamped Summary

00:12Jackson is excited to make dumplings with his friends to celebrate Chinese New Year.

00:36Jackson introduces himself and his friends Mary Ann and Hannah from Mimi Chang's.

01:16They discuss the different types of dumplings and the difference between wontons and xiao long bao.

01:58They start wrapping Mimi Chang's signature dumplings with organic chicken and zucchini filling.

02:56They demonstrate how to fold the dumplings and seal them properly to prevent leaks.

03:04They move on to making chili oil wontons, a Chinese New Year tradition.

03:59They pan-fry the dumplings until they are golden and then add water to steam them through.

04:59They boil the wontons until the wrappers are cooked through and the meat is cooked.