Fun Dumpling Making Class With a Local Chef in Baltimore

Overview

Learn the satisfying art of dumpling folding in a lively Baltimore setting. In this interactive cooking class, Chef Jesse guides you step by step through crafting delicious dumplings from scratch. You’ll start by mixing a savory filling of ground chicken or shrimp with napa cabbage, garlic and ginger, learning how aromatic ingredients build depth of flavor. Then move on to the delicate technique of wrapping and pleating dumplings, transforming simple wrappers into beautifully shaped bites. Chef Jesse demonstrates the folding patterns that give dumplings their signature look while ensuring they cook evenly. As your dumplings finish cooking, whisk together a sweet-tangy dipping sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar and lemon juice. Enjoy your handmade dumplings at the end of class and leave with skills you can recreate anytime at home.