Whatever way you choose to cook them, one thing is certain: Eating only one dumpling is impossible.

But have you everprepared one yourself?

Indeed, the task alone will give you a newfound appreciation for this dish.

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Like all dumplings, the soup dumpling signifies wealth and prosperity.

Ma breaks it down for us.

Ma also points out that the double-digit number of folds made to seal the dumplings is also noteworthy.

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professional chef,Food Mavenculinary advisor, and the founder of  restaurantLucky Danger

Dumplings have been a tradition in my family for as long as Ive been alive.

Its more of a family bonding event than making food, Ma says.

What inspired this chef to launch his own dumpling business?

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The duo has been working since 2019 to perfect their dumpling recipes together.

The brand sells different variations like ginger chicken, pork and chive, and veggie dumplings.

The most rewarding part of owning a dumplings business, if you ask the chef?

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Introducing folks to dumplings that may have never had the opportunity to access them before.

Other than that, its all techniques in forming and cooking, he says.

This leads us to the most important part: Eating lots of em.

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professional chef,Food Mavenculinary advisor, and the founder of  restaurantLucky Danger

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