Make Soup Dumpling: Vegan or Pork in Shanghai Shikumen｜China

What You Will Experience
1. Dough Making:
Begin by crafting your soup dumpling dough from scratch. Chef Yin demonstrates the precise water-to-flour ratio for the perfect elastic texture. Knead and rest your dough under her watchful guidance.

2. Wrapper Crafting:
Roll translucent, palm-sized wrappers using traditional techniques. Learn why thickness at the center vs. edges matters for soup retention.

3. Filling Preparation (Choose ONE):

Vegan Option: Cook aromatic filling from scratch! Sauté mushrooms and vegetables in umami-rich broth. [Requires in-class cooking]

Pork Option: Mix raw minced pork with ginger, scallions, and aspic (gelatinized broth) for authentic soup explosion. [Raw; steams safely later]
Base price includes ONE filling. Want both? Add our "Dual Filling Add-On" (fee applies) during booking!

4. Shaping the Dumplings:
Master the iconic "18-fold" pleating technique! Chef Yin personally guides you through twisting, sealing, and creating the signature crown shape. Get real-time corrections to ensure each dumpling holds its soup.

5. Steaming & Feasting:
Steam your soup dumpling in bamboo baskets. Finally, savor your creations with black vinegar and ginger, paired with tea. Take home recipes to impress friends!

6. Cultural Immersion:
Throughout the class, Chef Yin shares the tea taste and food history of China in Shanghai’s Shikumen lanes. Experience the rhythm of life in a heritage lane house kitchen.

✨ Add-On Option:
Upgrade to make BOTH fillings (+$20/person). Extend your session by 30 minutes to craft vegan and pork dumplings side-by-side