Let me just start off by saying I LOVE DUMPLINGS! I was so excited when I saw The Dumpling Galaxy Cookbook by Helen You was available to review. I jumped at that chance. What perfect timing too because it's almost Chinese New Year (Year of the Rooster) so it's time to make DUMPLINGS! First and foremost, I didn't realize The Dumpling Galaxy is actually a restaurant owned by Helen You in Flushings, Queens, New York. I wish I lived in New York so I can try You's famous dumplings.
Since I live far away from New York, I will have to make my own dumplings using You's cookbook. I love all the unusual dumplings; there are so many! I am only familiar with the basic pan-fried pork dumplings (potstickers) and dim-sum's pork dumplings (shumai) or shrimp dumpling (ha-gow). Helen You presents some classic dumplings like Pork and Chive Dumplings, Chicken and Cabbage Dumplings, Pork and Mushroom Shumai. There are a number of unusual dumplings that I have never heard of like Pork and Century Egg Dumplings, Pork and Pu'er Tea Dumplings, Dried Octopus and Chive Dumplings, Cod and Fish Roe Dumplings, Lamb and Pickled Mustard Green Dumplings, and many more. You's dumpling recipes ALL look scrumptious! I can't wait to try them.
The cookbook is broken up into six sections as follows: Chinese Dumplings 101, Classic Dumplings, Green Dumplings, Faraway Flavors, Dessert Dumplings, Sauces and Sides. I've only made dumplings once, and it wasn't as daunting and scary as I thought it would be. My children and I are going to make You's Pork and Cabbage Dumplings for Chinese New Year. Happy Year of the Rooster everyone! Now, go get some dumplings!
Disclaimer: I received this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.
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