Another cooking event that would be lovely to share is Dumpling Night.
On a wintry, rainy Wednesday evening of November, we gathered in Freeman Hall for dumplings. Inspired by a vegetarian recipe, we made some simple ones filled with carrots, mushrooms, and cabbages.
The most exciting part, folding, came after lots of cutting and chopping. It was captivating seeing and sharing our diverse ways of folding dumplings. Typical shapes were done, and so were distinctive ones. Creativity was infused into our dish, diverting into surprising results.
We cooked, and we dined. The wind was soaring outside; the rain slapped the windows. By the table we sat, having our handmade dumplings, talking leisurely in the presence. With music playing in the background, our chatter and laughter reverberated in the kitchen. How wonderful and thankful it was for us to be here.
(pictures by Chinese Corridor, 11/2/2022; post by Entzu Chang, 12/7/2022)
Dumplings look so delicious ！
They truly were!