If you’ve been following my recipes for a while, you’ll know how much I love using my Gochugaru Chilli Oil Blend to create quick and satisfying meals. It’s one of those simple flavour combinations that never fails to deliver. This time, I’m pairing it with some soup dumplings to create a dish that’s spicy, savoury,…
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Easy Smashed Dumplings (No Pleating Needed!)
If you’ve always wanted to make dumplings at home but felt intimidated by the folding process, this recipe is for you. These Easy Smashed Dumplings, also known as the viral Smashed Dumpling Tacos, skip the complicated pleating altogether while delivering all the delicious flavours and textures of traditional dumplings. Instead of wrapping the filling inside,…
Pan-fried Crispy Dumpling Noodles 鍋貼風脆皮餃子麵
This idea came to me after making Hand-Pulled Stretchy Dumpling Noodles previously. Last time I boiled them, but this time I decided to pan-fry them to create crispy bites, and the result is incredibly satisfying. If you love dumplings and noodles, this recipe is about to become your new favourite kitchen hack. Dumpling noodles are…
Lazy No-Fold Pan-Fried Dumplings
I recently tried another viral dumpling hack that has been floating around social media lately, and I have to say…it’s actually pretty clever! Instead of folding and pleating each dumpling one by one, you simply shape the filling into balls, place them straight into the pan, lay the dumpling wrappers on top, and cook everything…
Steamed Cabbage Rolls with Frozen Dumplings – An Easy Shortcut Recipe
If you love classic cabbage rolls but don’t always have time to prepare the filling, this recipe is for you. These cabbage-wrapped dumplings are a clever shortcut version — simply wrap frozen dumplings in tender Chinese leaf cabbage and steam until perfectly heated through. It’s quick, satisfying, and requires zero filling prep. Perfect for busy…
Silky Steamed Eggs with Dumplings
If you love smooth, delicate Chinese steamed eggs, you’re going to love this one. This recipe combines silky steamed eggs with frozen dumplings, giving you a comforting, nourishing dish made in one bowl and with almost no effort. It’s perfect for busy days, quick lunches, light dinners, or when you want something warm and cozy…
One-Pan Baked Dumplings in a Korean-Inspired Creamy Sauce
This viral one-pan baked dumplings recipe has been everywhere lately, so of course I had to try it! Inspired by the popular curry-style dumpling bake, this easy dish uses dumplings baked in a creamy sauce — all in one tray. I decided to create my own version with a Korean-inspired creamy gochujang sauce for extra…
Easy Shortcut, No-Wrapping Soup Dumplings
This viral no-wrapping soup dumpling hack recently took over social media, and after watching so many variations flood my feed, I finally had to try it myself…and honestly, it’s brilliant! The idea is simple: instead of painstakingly wrapping delicate pleated dumplings, you build the filling in a small dish, top it with a dumpling wrapper,…
Easy Hand-Pulled Stretchy Dumpling Noodles
If you love dumplings and noodles, this recipe is about to become your new favourite kitchen hack. Dumpling noodles are exactly what they sound like — dumpling wrappers filled, gently stretched into noodle-like strands, then cooked and tossed in a savoury chilli oil sauce. No dough-making, no kneading, and no complicated techniques required. Why You’ll…
Wontons in Chilli Oil 紅油抄手 : A Sichuan Classic You Can Make at Home
Wontons in Chili Oil are one of the signature street foods of Sichuan cuisine, and I absolutely love them. Whenever I see it on a menu, it’s an automatic order for me. What’s even better is that they’re actually quite easy to make at home. There are also variations of wontons across different regions, but…