Dumplings for a dinner party — went down extremely well

I made Dumplings for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The aromatic and complex profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced oyster sauce used that way before.

Chinese cuisine encompasses eight major regional schools with distinct ingredients and techniques. I explained the a family banquet table context as I served it which helped people appreciate it fully. Shaoxing rice wine was what I offered alongside and it worked perfectly. Excellent dinner party dish — impressive without being inaccessible.