The Dumpling Sisters’ Char Siu Pork

The Chinese characters for char siu literally mean ‘fork’ and ‘roast’, which reflect how the long, red strips are stabbed at one end with a hook and dangled inside a coal oven until their edges are deliciously charred. Char siu is easy to replicate at home and there are plenty of ways to enjoy…

ByRobyn Foyster09/12/20240Comments

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

The Dumpling Sisters’ Delicious Pork Potstickers

Guotie, the traditional Chinese phrase for pan-fried dumplings, literally translates to ‘pot stick’, hence the popular name for these dumplings. The combination of a lush, juicy pork filling and crispy golden bottoms is so divine that stopping at one is impossible. Makes 32 INGREDIENTS For the filling 300g plain flour, plus extra for dusting pinch…

ByRobyn Foyster17/02/20240Comments

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Oxtail, Mushroom And Dumpling Soup Recipe

Jam-packed with goodness, this hearty oxtail soup is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 3 hours + 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 1.2kg oxtail, cut into 3cm pieces* 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 small brown onions, roughly chopped 2 carrots, peeled, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 bay leaves 2…

ByThe Carousel04/07/20160Comments

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Tartar Steamed Dumplings

Using pork in this recipe may be sacrilege (originally fat-rumped lamb would have been used), but this is the way we make them and I will stick to the Ukrainian version this time since I love pork belly. They should be eaten with your hands, and you should try and catch the juices that accumulate…

ByThe Carousel09/08/20150Comments