Quick QUIZ – What dumpling are you?
6 February, 2020
Curious to know what kind of dumpling you are? We thought you might be! Who doesn’t love a juicy, piping hot dumpling right? It’s one of our favourite comfort foods, they’re cheap and cheerful and such an awesome dish to share with friends! So… what dumpling are you? Take the quiz and find out!
When you think of the optimum dumpling, you think…
A) Steamed & flavoursome
B) Crispy at the bottom, doughy at the top
C) Juicy, slurpy and oozy
D) Full of delicious veggies
Your Favourite filling is…
A) Give me all the seafood
B) I love a bit of pork on my fork
C) I like a mix of seafood & pork
D) Vegetarian all the way
Your perfect dumpling consistency is…
A) Sticky on the outside, sweet on the inside
B) It has to have a fried element for optimum pleasure
C) Soft, soupy and succulent
D) Not too slurpy, not too firm.. I want my dumpling justttt right
So, which dumpling is your ‘Ultimate dumpling’?
Mostly A – Steamed Prawn (Har Gao)
These delicious dumplings are smooth, transparent and pleated. The perfect Har Gao should have a thin skin yet be sturdy enough not to break when picked up with chopsticks, with the filling cooked well, but not overcooked. This is a dumpling who is practically perfect in every way. Just like Mary Poppins!
Mostly B – Pan Fried Pork Buns ( Shengjian Bao)
Tasty, juicy, full of flavour and a true crowd pleaser! These dumplings are a true fav and are often served as breakfast (and also make a great party food)! A little bit crispy, a little bit doughy and packed with punchy flavours… it’s the perfect combination that makes Shengian Bao the Beyoncé of the dumpling world!
Mostly C – Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings)
They’re a little complex to make, and a juicy experience indeed. These soup-filled dumplings are created by wrapping solid meat aspic inside the skin, along with the yummy meat filling. Heat from steaming these gorgeous soupy sensations then melts the gelatine-gelled aspic into delicious soup that’s oh so slurp worthy. This is a dumpling who is a bit complex and interesting upon first glance, but once the layers come apart, they’re juicy, gorgeous and people can’t get enough of them. Biter beware – the soupy inside tends to be piping hot, so don’t shove it all in your gob without letting some of the heat escape!
Mostly D – Fried Spinach and Chive Dumplings (Jiaozi)
Jiaozi are a major dish that is eaten during the Chinese New Year and are super popular! These dumplings consist of vegetable (and or meat) fillings wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough which is then sealed by pressing the edges together. They’re then boiled, steamed or fried and can also be served in soups. Often served with black vinegar and sesame oil, these delicious dumplings are reliably comforting to all who consume them.
