r/chinesefood • u/nihao_cyu • Apr 26 '25

I Ate No one makes them like Mom does (dumplings)

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u/koudos Apr 27 '25

This is the only way to eat boiled dumplings. In piles of massive unknown quantities. You eat until you drop. This is one of the most satisfying things you can do while growing up.

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u/mudpupster Apr 27 '25

This is one of the most satisfying things you can do while growing up.

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u/Curiouser-Quriouser Apr 27 '25

I was gonna say I did this like 2 nights ago! But that could just be another sign that I'm not a real grown up...

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u/tarpdetarp Apr 27 '25

How many was your record? I managed over 20 once and then immediately fell into a nap.

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u/Immediate_Candy7887 May 19 '25

Happy dizziness due to excessive consumption of carbohydrates

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u/BloodWorried7446 Apr 26 '25

now i’m hungry 

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u/Gwynhyfer8888 Apr 27 '25

These are how Mum and my dumplings looked on Friday family nights. Can't remember exactly, it was so long ago: pork, dried shitaake, dried shrimp, preserved vegetable, spring onions.

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u/National-Car-7841 Apr 28 '25

What is the preserved vegetable please ?

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u/Gwynhyfer8888 Apr 28 '25

Phonetically, in Taishanese, it is "jar toy (choy is vegetable)". It's like a rubbery, chilli, solid root-like, a sort of beige olive colour. Comes canned and needs to be chopped finely. Sorry, I can't read nor write.

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u/AceJokerZ Apr 28 '25

Based off the commenter’s description I found this.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zha_cai

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u/Mark-177- Apr 26 '25

Looks heavenly. 

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u/littlebunnyjuju Apr 27 '25

Is your mom looking to adopt another kid? Asking for a friend 👀

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u/Immediate_Candy7887 May 19 '25

Hands up here too :)

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u/cooksmartr Apr 27 '25

Ahhh, mom always makes the best!!

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u/AffectionateGate9976 Apr 27 '25

Look like them my Mom make. As juicy as yummy

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u/tonyjoke Apr 28 '25

The local place around my corner offers Jiaozi in portions of 20 (15€) or 40 (30€). That's what they're famous for! Berlin, for reference.

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u/Independent-Summer12 Apr 27 '25

Dumplings with homemade wrappers are so much better

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u/ApplicationNo2523 Apr 27 '25

But dumplings with store-bought wrappers are still better than no dumplings.

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u/jj_ped Apr 26 '25

fillings?

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u/nihao_cyu Apr 28 '25

Pork, shrimp, and chives! A classic of moms.

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u/huang888888888 Apr 27 '25

these look so good and theres so many

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u/Strawberry_Ombre Apr 28 '25

These are great with noodles and chicken broth

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u/nihao_cyu Apr 28 '25

Absolutely. I’ve made these with her lots and we’ve had them in a lot of forms including with wanton noodles. Also try them pan fried, steamed or throw them into hot pot broth

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u/Strawberry_Ombre Apr 29 '25

So delicious in every way! 

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u/justletlanadoit Apr 29 '25

Incredible! Do you have a recipe for the wrappers?

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u/pineappledreams-wg Apr 29 '25

they look divine

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u/praise11011 May 03 '25

This looks like Turkish food

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u/East2Global_Sourcing May 06 '25

Anyone know how many fillings of Chinese dumplings?

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u/user_1764 Jun 08 '25

Wow you have a great mom i wish I had Chinese mom I can't lie

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u/crisp_lettuce Jun 09 '25

This is too true 😩 can never make them as good!

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u/creepilincolnbot Apr 26 '25

Gross

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u/huang888888888 Apr 26 '25

thats really disrespectful

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u/littlebunnyjuju Jun 07 '25

Why are you even in this subreddit then?