Dumpling Making Party

River Garden sponsored a Dumpling Making party for all residents. Chinese families based in Beijing traditionally prepare and eat these dumplings to celebrate the new year as it is widely believed that they bring in good fortune and prosperity for the coming year. It's a family activity where all are gathered in the kitchen with one cutting veggies, preparing meat, folding, boiling and serving. Here at the party, the fillings have been prepared already so it's easy. These are then brought inside the kitchen and voila, minutes later, the steaming hot dumplings are brought out for everyone's enjoyment. Free flowing soft drinks included. As most were made by kids, the dumplings came in all different shapes and sizes. =) Loved the soy-vinegar-garlic dipping sauce that went with it. Yummy!

Step 1: Get your rolling pin.

Step 2: Get your dumpling dough.

Step 3: Flatten the dough.

Step 4: Put in the pork or veggie filling.

Step 5: Fold it.

Step 6: Eat and enjoy!