Virtual Dumpling Making

Join our chef to make dumplings, or 餃子, with a tasty filling: meat (or plant-based “meat”) & celery. We’ll start with the two-ingredient dough from scratch, make our filling, shape the dumplings, and then cook them! The chef will guide you through the process, from kneading to shaping, then we’ll cook by steaming, frying, or boiling. We’ll round out the class with a classic vinegar-soy dipping sauce — you’ll have dumplings for days, and might even have enough to freeze for when you don’t feel like cooking!

No experience is required!

Materials Needed to Participate Fully:

Dumpling Ingredients

Dry Goods

• 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
• 3 Tbs. oil
• ¼ cup + 1 Tbs. soy sauce
• ¼ cup rice vinegar
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. sesame oil (with or without chili)

Produce

• 1 rib celery
• 3 scallions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 ½” piece ginger

Protein

• 6 oz. ground pork (can  substitute ground chicken, beef, turkey, or plant-based ground “meat”)

Tools

• Rolling pin
• Tea kettle or pot for boiling water
• Chef knife & cutting board
• Medium-large bowl
• Medium-large sauté pan or skillet
• Wooden spoon, rubber spatula, or chopsticks
• 2 spoons
• 1 cookie sheet

Recommended:

• Bench or bowl scraper
• Food processor
• Steamer or big pot and metal colander for steaming

About the Instructor:

I cooked in NYC kitchens for almost ten years, and I've been teaching cooking for 2 years in Alaska and now LA.

Virtual Class FAQ

What will be included in my Virtual Class package?

One ticket includes an access link to your live, online class. The class will be delivered via web conferencing software and feature a live, professional instructor who will walk you through a lesson as described above. You will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as participate from home.

How many people is my purchase good for?

Each ticket is good for one "device" (i.e. one computer, phone, tablet, etc. you'll be logging in from). This ensures we don't get more people in the class than the instructor can handle. Though we understand some people live together and will be working/learning together, the intent is that each class still allows for the same attention to attendees as if students purchased separately. Please be respectful of this!

Will I need anything from home to use in the class?

You will need a reliable Internet connection as well as a computer or device with which you can access your virtual class. We recommend you arrive to class 5-10 minutes early to ensure you're able to set up your device and connection. Additionally, if the class is more than just a lecture you will likely want any materials listed in the course description as "Materials Needed to Participate Fully", though you're welcome to purchase a seat and sit in and just watch.

Am I able to ask questions or interact with the class?

Yes, you'll both be able to ask questions using the chat function in the video hosting software as well as at certain intervals during the class via voice/audio. If the class winds up being on the smaller side, more spontaneous interaction/questions will be encouraged.


Do I have to show my video or speak during class?

While we recommend you do show your video and speak when encouraged to by the instructor, video and audio participation are never mandatory. We find classes have more fun experiences when people are engaging with one another, but understand not everyone will want to do so and that's ok!