Making Shanghainese Soup Dumplings!
Private Class · · Learn how to make tasty Shanghainese Soup Dumplings!
About the workshop
No trip to Shanghai is ever complete without some tasty Soup Dumplings (小笼包, pinyin: xiao long bao) in your belly. Take a stroll through Shanghai's gorgeous French Concession, then step into our professional culinary studio for a lesson in making traditional xiaolongbaos! Learn the skills involved in recreating this dish from scratch with our experienced and bilingual chef.
Xiao Long Baos are a steamed bun dish, filled with savory and juicy soup - hence the name English name Soup Dumplings. The origin of this dish is Jiangnan, a region of China, but Shanghainese Xiao Long Bao originated in Nanxiang, a suburb of Shanghai in Jiading District. The dish is traditionally prepared in xiao long; small bamboo baskets for steaming, and filled with juicy pork - although a popular and version of it today is a mixture of steamed pork and minced crab meat with roe.
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What you will experience
1. Chef will hand out written recipes in English, Chinese and/or Japanese
2. Chef will give out professional kitchen attire incl. apron and chef’s hats!
3. Chef will demonstrate and give hands-on instruction on preparing each dish
4. It's time to eat!
Note: You are welcome to have your meal as lunch/ dinner or pack it home with provided containers!
Flexible Cancellation
Cancellation is free of charge 24 hours before the scheduled start time.
Booking must be made 3 days before the scheduled start time.
Other Details
Please note that this dish is traditionally prepared with pork.
Please inform Chef beforehand if you have any food allergies or dislikes.
Location
Note: Full workshop address will be included in booking confirmation email.
Nearby this workshop
Closest Metro Station: Zhaojiabang Station (Line 7 or 9)