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With Chef Yin in Shikumen: Make vegan or pork xiaolongbao! Craft dough, fillings, and 18-folds. Steam and savor soup dumplings in a traditional Shanghai lane house. Hands-on cultural immersion.

Highlights

• Vegan OR pork xiaolongbao—your choice!
• Master the '18-fold' with Chef Yin’s hands-on coaching
• Cook in historic Shikumen—authentic Shanghai lane house kitchen
• Make both fillings? Add-on option! (+$20/person)

Description

What You Will Experience 1. Dough Making: Begin by crafting your soup dumpling dough from scratch. Chef Yin demonstrates the precise water-to-flour ratio for the perfect elastic texture. Knead and rest your dough under her watchful guidance. 2. Wrapper Crafting: Roll translucent, palm-sized wrappers using traditional techniques. Learn why thickness at the center vs. edges matters for soup retention. 3. Filling Preparation (Choose ONE): Vegan Option: Cook aromatic filling from scratch! Sauté mushrooms and vegetables in umami-rich broth. [Requires in-class cooking] Pork Option: Mix raw minced pork with ginger, scallions, and aspic (gelatinized broth) for authentic soup explosion. [Raw; steams safely later] Base price includes ONE filling. Want both? Add our 'Dual Filling Add-On' (fee applies) during booking! 4. Shaping the Dumplings: Master the iconic '18-fold' pleating technique! Chef Yin personally guides you through twisting, sealing, and creating the signature crown shape. Get real-time corrections to ensure each dumpling holds its soup. 5. Steaming & Feasting: Steam your soup dumpling in bamboo baskets. Finally, savor your creations with black vinegar and ginger, paired with tea. Take home recipes to impress friends! 6. Cultural Immersion: Throughout the class, Chef Yin shares the tea taste and food history of China in Shanghai’s Shikumen lanes. Experience the rhythm of life in a heritage lane house kitchen. ✨ Add-On Option: Upgrade to make BOTH fillings (+$20/person). Extend your session by 30 minutes to craft vegan and pork dumplings side-by-side

Includes

1,all the materials and tools needed (one filling) 2, good quality tea 3,studio gift

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund