date:Dec 25, 2012
mpling that hid a spicy surprise. It had eggplant, egg, sweet potato noodles and wild hot peppers in it, and although it was vegetarian, it was very satisfying, with complementary flavors and textures.
Chen says her inspiration for the dumplings come from the philosophy of classical pairing.
Each filling is like a mini dish in itself. It's all about a match of flavors and textures. In order to bring out the layers of flavors, Chen says she first identifies the main ingredient.
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