It’s difficult to guarantee that perfect wrapping and delicious filling that is necessary in every dumpling. And there are almost too many options to satisfy that dumpling craving we get every so often. Luckily, both of these problems are solved by Derek Chen, creator of the Dumpling Series on TikTok.
With over 16 episodes, Derek shows his favorite dumpling recipes that are somewhat complicated, but definitely worth the effort. Check out some of our favorite ideas from Derek below.
Har Gow
A delicate, translucent dough for the wrapping and a salty shrimp filling, these dumplings are small and delicious. They’re a dim sum classic and guaranteed to impress your tastebuds.
@derekkchen Episode 8: Har Gow #dumpling #dumplingseries #hargow #dimsum #recipe #cooking #food #shrimpdumplings #dumplings #easyrecipe #recipetutorial #cookingtutorial #chinesefood #foodtiktok ♬ original sound – Derek Chen
Siu Mai
Another dim sum classic, these dumplings of filled with a mushroom favored pork and shrimp combined filling. Marinate the filling, place a decent amount of it in the wrapper, and shape them with your hand.
@derekkchen Episode 7: Siu Mai #dumplings #dumplingseries #siumai #dimsum #recipe #cooking #easyrecipes #chinesefood #asianfood #dumpling #cookingtutorial #recipetutorial #foodtiktok #food ♬ original sound – Derek Chen
Pork and Cabbage Gyoza
Ginger and garlic make this pork and cabbage filling extra flavorful. But the most interesting part of these gyoza is that they’re super crunchy, due to a corn starch and water mixture that makes them deliciously crispy and delectable inside.
@derekkchen Episode 6: Pork and Cabbage Gyozas #dumplings #gyozas #japanesefood #food #recipe #cooking #easyrecipe #recipetutorial #cookingtutorial #recipevideo #cookingvideo #dumplingseries #foodtiktok ♬ original sound – Derek Chen
Kimchi Mandu
These dumplings are a bit more complicated. Their filling is made up of pork, tofu, bean sprouts, glass noodles, and kimchi, along with a variety of spices and sauces, making them one of the best recipes for Kimchi Mandu you’ll ever try!
@derekkchen Episode 4: Kimchi Mandu #kimchimandu #mandu #dumplings #koreanfood #asianfood #cooking #recipe #cookingtutorial #recipetutorial #kimchi #dumplingseries ♬ original sound – Derek Chen
Vegan Dumplings
For those of you who don’t eat any meat, these are the dumplings for you! Filled with mushrooms, bok choy, glass noodles and other veggies and spices, these dumplings are packed with delicious flavor! Steam like usual and enjoy!
@derekkchen Episode 2: Vegan Dumplings🌱🥟 I can eat at least 50 of these @WÜSTHOF #mywusthof #wusthof #vegandumplings #veganrecipes #asianfood #recipe #recipetutorial #cooking #cookingtutorial #dumplings #dumpling #dumplingseries ♬ original sound – Derek Chen
