The Dumpling Galaxy Cookbook

The Dumpling Galaxy Cookbook

<b>"Flushing <i>jiaozi </i>master Helen You’s guide to what many consider the best <i>shuijiao </i>(or boiled Chinese dumplings) in town." -- <i>New York</i> magazine</b><br /> <b> </b><br /> From the restaurant where adventurous foodies get the freshest dumplings in New York City, comes the ultimate Chinese cookbook with 60 recipes for classic and unexpected dumplings and dim sum-like side dishes. <i>New York Times</i> critic Pete Wells calls Helen You "a kind of genius for creating miniature worlds of flavor" and, indeed her recipes redefine the dumpling: Lamb and Green Squash with Sichuan pepper; Spicy Shrimp and Celery; Wood Ear Mushroom and Cabbage; and desserts such as Sweet Pumpkin and Black Sesame Tang Yuan. With information on the elements of a great dumpling, stunning photography, and detailed instructions for folding and cooking dumplings, this cookbook is a jumping-off point for creating your own galaxy of flavors.