Master the Art of Xiaolongbao: Soup Dumpling Delight!
Class Description
- Length: 3 hours
- Required Equipment:
- None – just bring yourself. If the class is scheduled at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program’s kitchen in Brunswick, please bring a hair cover (like a baseball cap), and wear comfortable shoes!
- Special Ingredients*:
- All ingredients are included in the cost of the class.
Join our hands-on cooking class to unlock the secrets of crafting authentic Chinese xiaolongbao—delicate, broth-filled dumplings. Under our passionate chef’s guidance, you’ll create perfect wrappers from scratch, master pleating techniques, and discover the magic of hot broth and succulent pork within each steamed dumpling. Savor your creations with a classic ginger and Zhenjiang vinegar dipping sauce. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned cook, this unforgettable journey into Chinese cuisine awaits! Reserve your spot today! All ingredients, materials, equipment and recipes will be provided.
* If you have any questions about allergens or ingredients, please ask in advance! Doughs for these dumplings require wheat-based flour and are NOT gluten free. The most common allergens are probably pork, wheat, and soy.
- Length: 3 hours
- Required Equipment:
- Steamed Dumplings—a steamer basket or some capacity to steam dumplings. This could be a large covered pot with a metal trivet to hold a dish inside the pot, and above an inch of water. If you have a wok with a lid, bamboo chopsticks can be used to suspend a plate over boiling water as well.
- Food processor — a robust food processor to make dough as well as aid with making the dumpling filling.
- Special Ingredients*:
- • Chinese Shaoxing cooking wine
- • Toasted sesame oil
- • Fresh ginger
- • Chinese Zhenjiang black vinegar
Join our hands-on cooking class to unlock the secrets of crafting authentic Chinese xiaolongbao—delicate, broth-filled dumplings. Under our passionate chef’s guidance, you’ll create perfect wrappers from scratch, master pleating techniques, and discover the magic of hot broth and succulent pork within each steamed dumpling. Savor your creations with a classic ginger and Zhenjiang vinegar dipping sauce. Whether you’re a novice or seasoned cook, this unforgettable journey into Chinese cuisine awaits! Reserve your spot today! Online classes will require some advanced work to make a jelly broth. Recipes and instructions will be provided in advance.
* If you have any questions about allergens or ingredients, please ask in advance! Doughs for these dumplings require wheat-based flour and are NOT gluten free. The most common allergens are probably pork, wheat, and soy.
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- Hands-on class
- Some experience making dumplings with fresh dough recommended
- Length: 3 hours
Recipes
Class Agenda
-(0:15) — If you have specific questions about equipment or ingredients, I’ll be online 15 minutes before the scheduled start. Additionally, feel free to drop in early to meet other participants.
0:00 Introductions and Overview
0:05 Dumpling Dough
Knead to Know! Different types of dough for different types of dumplings
Demo: Xiao Long Bao dough
Hands-on: Mix and knead your dough.
0:25 Dumpling Filling
Knead to Know! How do we get liquid soup inside a dumpling?
Demo: Making the soup and the filling
Hands-on: Make your filling
0:55 Dumpling wrappers
Demo: Rolling dumpling wrappers
Hands-on: Make your first 3 wrappers
1:10 Folding Xiao Long Bao
Demo: Attempting 18 pleats!
Hands-on: Make your Xiao long bao.
1:50 Steaming Xiao Long Bao Dumplings
Demo: Setting up a steamer & steaming dumplings
Hands-on: Time to cook!
2:20 Nosh: Tasting time!
2:50 Storing dumplings, questions and clean up
3:00 Done!
Actual times may vary!
Upcoming Classes
Join a group class!
Looking to join a class? Check out the calendar to see when the next class will be and to register! Online class tickets provides one Zoom login to an online class for up to two (2) adults. In-person class registration are per person. If you have kids, they can join too, but please make sure they remain under your direct supervision at all times! Tickets are $79 (online)/$89 (in-person).
Create a private class!
If the published list of classes doesn’t fit your schedule, you can schedule a private class with Jeff. Invite your friends! Make it a party! Private online classes are $379 for up to 6 people plus $59 per person thereafter. For in-person classes, the base cost is $419 for up to 6 participants. Additional participants would be $72 per person. Additional costs may apply depending on where the class is hosted. To schedule a private class, please contact Jeff directly: jeff@kneadandnosh.com