The Dumpling Galaxy Cookbook

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Recipes for New York City's favorite Asian dumplings From one of Eater's 38 best restaurants in America-which has been hailed by the New York magazine, Michelin Guide, and more for serving the freshest dumplings in New York City-comes the ultimate Chinese cookbook with 60 dumping recipes and dim sum-like sides. New York Timescritic Pete Wells calls Helen You "a kind of genius for creating miniature worlds of flavor" and, indeed her recipes redefine the dumpling- Lamb and Green Squash withSichuan pepper; Spicy Shrimp and Celery; Wood Ear Mushroom and Cabbage; and desserts such as Sweet Pumpkin and Black Sesame Tang Yuan. With information on the elements of a great dumpling, stunning photography, and detailed instructions for folding and cooking dumplings, this cookbook is a jumping-off point for creating your own galaxy of flavors. "Flushingjiaozimaster Helen You's guide to what many consider the bestshuijiao(or boiled Chinese dumplings) in town."-New Yorkmagazine

Reviews

"A brief but thorough guide to the dumplings of your dreams." Lucky Peach

"New York Citysfamed dumpling spotdelivers 60Chineserecipes, both classic and updated, which youll love to bring into your home" Food and Wine

"For beginners, it does take some time to roll these wrappers by hand . . . But the result is hot, fresh, tender dumplings, and even if they dont look as perfect as Helen Yous, they can still carry a taste of home." New York Times

"Once you get a hang ofmaking and folding wrappersor, more realistically, using store-boughtthere are limitless options for dumplin' stuffin' . . . InThe Dumpling Galaxy, ashrimp, egg, and asparagus dumplingis like abrunch quichein dumpling form, and salmon and dill are reminiscent of a bagel with lox . . .For the truly adventurous, embark on an epic weekend project of makingpork soup dumplings. The advanced technique includes making a flavorful broth that is congealed, cut into cubes, and tucked inside steamed dumplings. The result is a nice slurp of soup followed by a tender bite of dumpling." Bon Appetit

"Helen Youhas been selling dumplings in Flushing, Queens, for over a decade. And now, thanks to her new cookbook, you can imitate making herwonderful dumpling creationsright in the comfort of your own home. Learn the dos and don'ts of the traditional yet finicky dough, and delicious but simple fillings." Tasting Table

"Dumpling Galaxys cookbook will bring Flushing dim sum to your kitchen . . . Regulars will recognize Dumpling Galaxys signature creations, such as lamb with green squash, though the book also features some brand-new creations, including salmon with dill." AM New York

"Making good dumplings takes nothing more than practice, and You shares her most popular recipeswith detailed tips on texture and technique to make this aperfect guidefor anyone who wants to create dumplings at home." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Author Bio

HELEN YOU is the chef and owner of Dumpling Galaxy in Flushing, Queens, which started as the Tianjin Dumpling House, a stall in the Golden Shopping Mall basement food court. Helen and her dumplings have been lauded inNew Yorkmagazine,Serious Eats, Eater,and and the New York Times, which named Dumpling Galaxy a Critics' Pick and awarded it one star. A 2018 semi-finalist for the James Beard Award Foundation Best Chef New York City, she lives in New York with her family. A native of Queens, MAX FALKOWITZ is the senior digital editor of Saveur and previously worked at Serious Eats as a senior features editor.