Dumpling

Dumplings have been around since ancient times, with the first recorded recipes dating back to the 1st century AD. The popularity of dumplings spread throughout Europe and Asia, with each region developing its own unique recipes and techniques.

Today, dumplings are enjoyed by people all over the world and come in all shapes and sizes. While there are endless possibilities when it comes to fillings and flavors, the basic principle of a dumpling remains the same: a small, doughy ball that can be cooked and eaten with a variety of dipping sauces or simply on its own.

Whether you enjoy them boiled, fried, or steamed, there’s no doubt that dumplings are a delicious and versatile food that can be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you’re in the mood for a quick and easy meal, be sure to give dumplings a try!

Advice

Making dumplings can be a daunting task, but with a few tips and tricks, it can be an enjoyable culinary experience. First, make sure you have the right ingredients and tools. For the dough, it's important to use the right ratio of flour to water and to knead the dough until it has an ideal consistency. For the filling, consider using pre-made dumpling wrappers as they are easier to work with than homemade dough. Once you have the dough and filling ready, it's time to assemble the dumplings. Start by rolling out the dough into thin circles and then placing the filling in the center. Finally, fold the dough in half and press the edges to seal the dumpling. To make sure the dumplings stay together when cooking, it's important to crimp the edges of the dumpling wrapper. With these tips, you'll be well on your way to making delicious dumplings.

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Recipes

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Chicken and Dumplings

  • CHICKEN
  • salt
  • butter
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken thigh
  • vegetable oil
  • leek
  • thyme
  • celery
  • carrot
  • DUMPLINGS AND ASSEMBLY
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • parsley
  • chive
  • pepper
  • butter
  • buttermilk
  • salt
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • parsley
  • salt
  • green pea
  • chicken broth
  • olive oil
  • poultry seasoning
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • rib celery
  • russet potato
  • biscuit
  • chicken breast tender
  • water
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • carrot
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Quick Chicken and Dumplings

  • tarragon
  • salt
  • heavy cream
  • rosemary
  • poultry seasoning
  • shelf stable gnocchi
  • leek
  • rotisserie chicken
  • thyme
  • carrot
  • celery
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
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One Pot Chicken and Sage Dumplings

  • buttermilk
  • chive
  • sage
  • all purpose flour
  • parmesan cheese
  • olive oil
  • thyme
  • baking powder
  • chicken breast
  • chicken broth
  • celery
  • shallot
  • carrot
  • salt
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • chive
  • black pepper
  • pearl onion
  • pea
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • garlic
  • chicken
  • all purpose flour
  • chive
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • oil
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • egg
  • celery
  • buttermilk
  • black peppercorn
  • chicken stock
  • thyme
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • onion
  • chicken
  • carrot
  • celery
  • yellow cornmeal
  • thyme
  • turmeric
  • half
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • chicken broth
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Hot and Sour Dumpling Soup

  • salt
  • green onion
  • pork gyoza
  • soy sauce
  • cornstarch
  • white pepper
  • bamboo shoot
  • ginger
  • white vinegar
  • safflower
  • tofu
  • chicken broth
  • shiitake mushroom
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • parsley
  • black pepper
  • herb
  • chicken bone
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • oil
  • salt
  • garlic
  • lemon
  • onion
  • carrot
  • celery
  • chicken
  • all purpose flour
  • heavy cream
  • herb
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • celery
  • egg
  • water
  • garlic
  • buttermilk
  • butter
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • thyme
  • chicken stock
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • condensed chicken gravy
  • poultry seasoning
  • salt
  • pre carrot
  • onion
  • roll buttermilk biscuit dough
  • roast chicken
  • pepper
  • vegetable oil
  • chicken broth
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Chicken and Dumplings with Mushrooms

  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • onion
  • mushroom
  • nutmeg
  • white wine
  • milk
  • black pepper
  • baking powder
  • bay leaf
  • egg
  • salt
  • chicken leg
  • bacon
  • garlic
  • thyme
  • chicken broth
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Shrimp and Scallop Dumplings

  • DUMPLINGS
  • ginger
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • serrano chile
  • cilantro
  • scallop
  • shrimp
  • black pepper
  • green onion
  • round dumpling wrapper
  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • sesame oil
  • rice vinegar
  • green onion
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Chile Crisp Dumplings

  • chinese black vinegar
  • grapeseed
  • chile
  • soy sauce
  • salt
  • celery
  • garlic chive
  • dumpling wrapper
  • spinach
  • tofu
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Pressure Cooker Chicken and Dumplings

  • CHICKEN
  • parsley
  • chicken stock
  • spanish onion
  • turnip
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • carrot
  • celery
  • chicken
  • butter
  • garlic
  • DUMPLINGS
  • all purpose flour
  • cornmeal
  • chive
  • black pepper
  • butter
  • baking powder
  • milk
  • salt
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Apple Dumplings

  • cinnamon
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • granny smith apple
  • butter
  • citrus soda
  • crescent roll dough
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Pork-and-Chive Dumplings

  • FILLING
  • ground pork
  • ginger
  • salt
  • garlic chive
  • sherry
  • soy sauce
  • DOUGH
  • egg white
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • water
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Chinese Dumplings (Jiaozi)

  • garlic
  • water
  • green onion
  • ground pork
  • chinese rice wine
  • soy sauce
  • salt
  • ginger
  • napa cabbage
  • dumpling dipping sauce
  • green onion
  • bamboo shoot
  • white pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • oil
  • sesame oil
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Big Thicket Chicken and Dumplings

  • margarine
  • garlic powder
  • poultry seasoning
  • salt
  • chicken
  • carrot
  • water
  • black pepper
  • red pepper
  • chicken stock
  • baking powder
  • celery
  • egg
  • green onion
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken bouillon
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • water
  • salt
  • chicken broth
  • broiler fryer chicken
  • onion
  • pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • parsley
  • chicken bouillon granule
  • celery
  • milk
  • oil
  • baking powder
  • carrot
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Cast-Iron Chicken and Dumplings

  • salt
  • zest
  • cheddar cheese
  • thyme
  • jalapeño
  • butter
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • parsley
  • celery seed
  • salt
  • baking powder
  • carrot
  • pea
  • rotisserie chicken
  • heavy cream
  • chicken stock
  • butter
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Stuffing Dumpling Soup

  • SOUP
  • salt
  • kale
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • turkey
  • butter
  • sweet potato
  • garlic
  • TURKEY STOCK
  • apple cider vinegar
  • turkey carcass
  • DUMPLINGS
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • egg
  • stuffing
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Vegetable Dumplings

  • DUMPLINGS
  • cornstarch
  • green cabbage
  • ginger
  • mushroom
  • carrot
  • salt
  • hoisin sauce
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • wonton wrapper
  • canola oil
  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • rice vinegar
  • light brown sugar
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
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Braised Short Rib Dumplings

  • round dumpling wrapper
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • daikon radish
  • parsley
  • yuzu juice
  • ginger
  • shallot
  • sesame oil
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • braised short ribs meat
  • green onion
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Chicken Dumpling Soup

  • chicken meat
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • green bean
  • milk
  • pearl barley
  • parsley
  • celery salt
  • onion
  • butter
  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • celery
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • oil
  • egg
  • chicken broth
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Korean Dumpling (Mandu)

  • cabbage
  • onion
  • mandoo wrapper
  • sesame oil
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • mung bean noodle
  • dipping sauce
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Dumplings

  • milk
  • baking powder
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
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Russian Pelmeni Meat Dumplings

  • onion
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • egg
  • water
  • all purpose flour
  • ground beef
  • ground pork
  • butter
  • red wine vinegar
  • sour cream
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Chinese Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)

  • egg white
  • green onion
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • tapioca starch
  • cornstarch
  • water
  • bamboo shoot
  • wheat starch
  • chinese rice wine
  • shrimp
  • hot chili oil
  • soy sauce
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • baking powder
  • garlic
  • onion
  • chicken thigh
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • evaporated milk
  • pea
  • all purpose flour
  • rosemary
  • sage
  • thyme
  • sour cream
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • carrot
  • celery
  • milk
  • chicken bouillon paste
  • butter
  • chicken broth
  • parsley
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Chinese dumplings (Potstickers!)

  • garlic
  • chinese wine
  • chinese cabbage
  • water
  • ginger
  • salt
  • sesame oil
  • garlic chive
  • white pepper
  • light soy sauce
  • fatty pork mince
  • round dumpling wrapper
  • vegetable oil
  • shiitake mushroom
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Chicken and Dumpling Soup

  • nutmeg
  • salt
  • black peppercorns black pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • sugar
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • parsnip
  • onion
  • thyme
  • carrot
  • celery
  • egg
  • chicken
  • butter
  • dill
  • parsley
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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Dumpling Soup.

  • baking powder
  • onion
  • butter milk
  • apple cider
  • milk
  • parmesan cheese
  • nutmeg
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • cheddar cheese
  • chicken breast
  • broccoli
  • carrot
  • thyme
  • chicken broth
  • salt
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BA's Best Chicken and Dumplings

  • chive
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • parsley
  • bay leaf
  • leek
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • buttermilk
  • chicken
  • heavy cream
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
  • peppercorn
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • celery
  • chicken leg
  • thyme
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Apple Dumplings

  • PASTRY
  • turbinado sugar
  • butter
  • egg
  • salt
  • all purpose flour
  • sugar
  • ice water
  • APPLES
  • light
  • currant
  • salt
  • butter
  • cinnamon
  • apple
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German Maultaschen Dumplings

  • garlic
  • egg
  • bread
  • black pepper
  • oil
  • mustard
  • onion
  • marjoram
  • thyme
  • salt
  • egg
  • beef broth
  • parsley
  • all purpose flour
  • bacon
  • water
  • spinach
  • ground beef
  • chive
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Chicken and Dumplings.

  • buttermilk
  • rotisserie chicken chicken carcass
  • water
  • chicken broth
  • shallot
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • baking powder
  • celery
  • thyme
  • carrot
  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
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Chinese Pan-Fried Dumplings

  • dumpling wrapper
  • ground pork
  • cornstarch
  • vegetable oil
  • dark soy sauce
  • light soy sauce
  • sesame oil
  • egg white
  • bok choy
  • napa cabbage
  • water
  • green onion
  • water chestnut
  • chinese rice wine
  • white pepper
  • dipping sauce
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Easy Dumpling Soup

  • sesame oil
  • sesame seed
  • green onion
  • salt
  • dumpling
  • carrot
  • spinach
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • chicken juice
  • butter
  • salt
  • water
  • black pepper
  • celery salt
  • garlic
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • onion
  • chicken
  • egg
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Chicken-and-Dumpling Soup

  • pepper
  • salt
  • milk
  • parsley
  • fennel seed
  • butter
  • celery root
  • fennel
  • onion
  • rutabaga
  • turnip
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken
  • nutmeg
  • chicken
  • tarragon
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • egg
  • white wine
  • garlic
  • thyme
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Collard Greens and Cornmeal Dumplings

  • COLLARDS
  • salt
  • garlic
  • collard green
  • onion
  • red chile
  • DUMPLINGS
  • baking powder
  • sugar
  • cornmeal
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • salt
  • SMOKY SOUL STOCK
  • black peppercorn
  • carrot
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • onion
  • smoked ham hock
  • celery
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Bumpin' Chicken and Dumplings

  • basil
  • butter
  • black pepper
  • red pepper flake
  • potato gnocchi
  • salt
  • tomato
  • chicken
  • parsley
  • olive oil
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • smoked mozzarella
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • salt
  • corn
  • poultry seasoning
  • onion
  • all purpose flour
  • mushroom
  • milk
  • canola oil
  • chicken broth
  • celery
  • chicken leg quarter
  • carrot
  • water
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Chinese-Style Dumplings

  • cilantro
  • lime
  • peanut oil
  • salt
  • black vinegar
  • savoy cabbage
  • chili paste
  • thai basil
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • ginger
  • egg
  • habanero pepper
  • rice vinegar
  • salt
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • lime juice
  • chive
  • cilantro
  • mint
  • hoisin sauce
  • duck breast
  • green onion
  • all purpose flour
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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

  • garlic
  • onion
  • pea
  • chicken breast
  • celery
  • thyme
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • poultry seasoning
  • biscuit
  • chicken soup condensed cream
  • chicken broth
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Chicken and Herb Dumplings

  • salt
  • chive
  • dill
  • bay leaf
  • parsnip
  • all purpose flour
  • rotisserie chicken
  • baking powder
  • carrot
  • celery
  • buttermilk
  • chicken broth
  • butter
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • all purpose flour
  • vegetable shortening
  • baking powder
  • chicken
  • water
  • milk
  • celery
  • onion
  • salt
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Chicken and Dumplings

  • salt
  • pea
  • chicken breast
  • butter
  • olive oil
  • baking soda
  • onion
  • white wheat flour
  • milk
  • lower chicken broth
  • dill dill
  • butternut squash
  • celery

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
all purpose flour
butter
onion
egg
carrot
garlic
baking powder
celery
black pepper
milk
parsley
water
thyme
chicken broth
green onion
olive oil
chicken
vegetable oil
soy sauce
ginger
sesame oil
chive
sugar
bay leaf
nutmeg
chicken stock
cornstarch
buttermilk
pea
oil
ground pork
potato
poultry seasoning
parmesan cheese
white pepper
bread crumb
pepper
leek
heavy cream
chicken breast
cinnamon
russet potato
mushroom
bacon
rice vinegar
egg yolk
egg white
chinese rice wine
biscuit
rotisserie chicken
sage
shallot
bamboo shoot
shiitake mushroom
cilantro
shrimp
round dumpling wrapper
garlic chive
dumpling wrapper
spinach
sour cream
red pepper flake
chicken thigh
tarragon
rosemary
asparagus
ricotta cheese
black peppercorn
tofu
herb
white wine
chicken leg
corn
turnip
cornmeal
granny smith apple
suet
currant
napa cabbage
lemon juice
cheddar cheese
hoisin sauce
wonton wrapper
canola oil
celery salt
dipping sauce
ground beef
garlic salt
light soy sauce
parsnip
dill
baking soda
butternut squash
vegetable shortening
dark soy sauce
dumpling
green pea
rib celery
chicken breast tender
shelf stable gnocchi
soup
pea shoot
pearl onion
yellow cornmeal
turmeric
half
pork gyoza
white vinegar
safflower
chicken bone
lemon
condensed chicken gravy
pre carrot
roll buttermilk biscuit dough
roast chicken
serrano chile
scallop
pelmeni
chinese black vinegar
grapeseed
chile
spanish onion
white bread
gravy
vanilla extract
citrus soda
crescent roll dough
sherry
maple syrup
ground
oatmeal
sultana
custard
dumpling dipping sauce
margarine
garlic powder
red pepper
chicken bouillon
chicken stew
damson
broiler fryer chicken
chicken bouillon granule
zest
jalapeño
celery seed
kale
apple cider vinegar
turkey carcass
turkey
sweet potato
stuffing
green cabbage
light brown sugar
daikon radish
yuzu juice
braised short ribs meat
chicken meat
green bean
pearl barley
steak
beef stock
brandy
self rising flour
potato starch
buttered breadcrumb
cabbage
mandoo wrapper
mung bean noodle
red wine vinegar
tapioca starch
wheat starch
hot chili oil
flavor enhancer
paprika
evaporated milk
chicken bouillon paste
chinese wine
chinese cabbage
fatty pork mince
black peppercorns black pepper
butter milk
apple cider
broccoli
peppercorn
chicken soup cream
tube pillsbury grands refrigerated biscuit
turbinado sugar
light
apple
ice water
bread
mustard
marjoram
beef broth
rotisserie chicken chicken carcass
aluminum powder
stewing hen
bok choy
water chestnut
gluten-free flour
pumpkin puree
radicchio
sesame seed
oil spray
fish sauce
galangal
squeeze
cayenne pepper
spring onion
banana
grana padano cheese
green garlic
white
chili oil
chicken juice
fennel seed
celery root
fennel
rutabaga
collard green
red chile
smoked ham hock
ice cream
basil
potato gnocchi
tomato
smoked mozzarella
chicken leg quarter
lime
peanut oil
black vinegar
savoy cabbage
chili paste
thai basil
chinese 5-spice powder
habanero pepper
lime juice
mint
duck breast
chicken soup condensed cream
oyster sauce
gyoza wrapper
chinese black mushroom
liver
tomato paste
beef neck bone
porcini mushroom
white wheat flour
lower chicken broth
dill dill

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • wonton wrapper
  • rice vinegar
  • sugar

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 53%
  • all purpose flour 40%
  • butter 25%
  • onion 23%
  • egg 22%
  • baking powder 21%
  • garlic 18%
  • water 18%

Common Ingredients

  • carrot 18%
  • black pepper 17%
  • celery 16%
  • milk 16%
  • parsley 14%
  • ginger 12%
  • sugar 12%
  • chicken broth 12%
  • green onion 11%
  • sesame oil 10%
  • soy sauce 10%
  • thyme 9%

Usual Ingredients

  • olive oil 9%
  • vegetable oil 8%
  • chicken 7%
  • cornstarch 7%
  • bay leaf 7%
  • chicken breast 6%
  • buttermilk 6%
  • chive 6%
  • heavy cream 6%
  • oil 6%
  • pepper 6%
  • white pepper 6%
  • chicken stock 5%
  • 5%
  • cinnamon 5% See More
  • ground pork 5%
  • pea 5%
  • nutmeg 4%
  • cilantro 4%
  • dumpling wrapper 4%
  • poultry seasoning 4%
  • egg white 3%
  • potato 3%
  • rice vinegar 3%
  • round dumpling wrapper 3%
  • shrimp 3%
  • tofu 3%
  • baking soda 3%
  • bread crumb 3%
  • dumpling 3%
  • leek 3%
  • parmesan cheese 3%
  • shiitake mushroom 3%
  • wonton wrapper 3%
  • black vinegar 2%
  • canola oil 2%
  • cornmeal 2%
  • egg yolk 2%
  • mushroom 2%
  • napa cabbage 2%
  • sage 2%
  • shallot 2%
  • white wine 2%