Chinese Dumpling Making for Teens

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

Teens 6th-12th
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Program Description

Event Details

Learn to make Chinese dumplings from scratch in this hands-on class where you will make the skins from scratch, fill and pleat dumplings, and cook them.Recipes for vegetarian and meat fillings and a dipping sauce will be provided. The class will use a vegetarian filling due to possible dietary restrictions. 

Aileng Choo is a self-taught cook specializing mostly in Asian food, as well as an instructor in sourdough baking.

She has been teaching Westchester County residents how to make Chinese dumplings from scratch since 2019. She has attended culinary classes in China and aims to share the authentic flavor of Chinese food with Americans. Prior to her retirement, Aileng worked as a journalist and digital content manager for many years. She volunteers for a few organizations and posts frequently about her culinary creations in Westchester Foodies on Facebook and on Instagram under the name "ailengchoo".

Students should come to the class in an apron or clothing that can get messy. Contact teenservices@katonahlibrary.org with questions. Please note any allergies when you register. 

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While the Library makes every effort to avoid food allergens, we cannot guarantee that food served or used in a program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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