Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Chinese dumplings (jiǎo zi) come in all shapes and sizes, and they can run the gamut from simple, rustic preparations to super-refined works of culinary art. In this video, chef Tim Chin demonstrates how to make Northern-style pork, shrimp, and cabbage dumplings. Beyond that, he gives you options: You can choose to use store-bought dumpling wrappers or make the wrappers yourself using our dialed-in dough formula, and you can cook the dumplings by steaming them, boiling them, or pan-frying them so they’re crisp on the bottom and silky and tender on top.
This video is just the tip of the dumpling iceberg we have on our website. For everything you could ever want to know about making dumpings at home, including video demonstrations of folding and pleating techniques for 12 different shapes, check out our free Ultimate Guide to Chinese Dumplings (Jiǎo Zi): chefsteps.com/activities/guide-to-chinese-dumplings
And be sure to sign up for ChefSteps Studio Pass to get access to our recipes, including:
Pork, Shrimp, and Cabbage Dumplings: chefsteps.com/activities/pork-shrimp-cabbage-dumplings
Homemade Dumpling Wrappers: chefsteps.com/activities/dumpling-wrappers
All-Purpose Dumpling Sauce: chefsteps.com/activities/dumpling-sauce
[Time Codes]
0:00 - How to make Chinese dumplings
0:36 - How to make dumpling skins
6:01 - How to make dumpling filling
9:59 - How to shape dumplings
12:27 - How to pan-fry dumplings
15:03 - How to make the dumpling dipping sauce
16:22 - Eat and enjoy the dumplings!
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Chinese dumplings (jiǎo zi) come in all shapes and sizes, and they can run the gamut from simple, rustic preparations to super-refined works of culinary art. In this video, chef Tim Chin demonstrates how to make Northern-style pork, shrimp, and cabbage dumplings. Beyond that, he gives you options: You can choose to use store-bought dumpling wrappers or make the wrappers yourself using our dialed-in dough formula, and you can cook the dumplings by steaming them, boiling them, or pan-frying them so they’re crisp on the bottom and silky and tender on top.
This video is just the tip of the dumpling iceberg we have on our website. For everything you could ever want to know about making dumpings at home, including video demonstrations of folding and pleating techniques for 12 different shapes, check out our free Ultimate Guide to Chinese Dumplings (Jiǎo Zi): chefsteps.com/activities/guide-to-chinese-dumplings
And be sure to sign up for ChefSteps Studio Pass to get access to our recipes, including:
Pork, Shrimp, and Cabbage Dumplings: chefsteps.com/activities/pork-shrimp-cabbage-dumplings
Homemade Dumpling Wrappers: chefsteps.com/activities/dumpling-wrappers
All-Purpose Dumpling Sauce: chefsteps.com/activities/dumpling-sauce
[Time Codes]
0:00 - How to make Chinese dumplings
0:36 - How to make dumpling skins
6:01 - How to make dumpling filling
9:59 - How to shape dumplings
12:27 - How to pan-fry dumplings
15:03 - How to make the dumpling dipping sauce
16:22 - Eat and enjoy the dumplings!
Equipment:
Buy a Control Freak Home: breville.oie8.net/9goeDy
Follow us:
instagram.com/chefsteps
facebook.com/Chefsteps
ChefSteps 101: Through science, entertainment, and industry experience, we strive to help every home cook reach their full potential. With more than 1,000 recipes developed in our kitchen, there’s something for everyone. To find out more, visit our website: chefsteps.com
