Chinese Pearl Meatballs with Sticky Rice (珍珠丸子) - The Woks of Life

Pearl Meatballs are a Chinese classic from the Hunan/Hubei region. The name comes from the short grain glutinous rice they're wrapped in. They're an impressive dish for holidays and celebrations––especially Chinese New Year.

Lazy Sticky Rice Dumplings (Zongzi)

This recipe is a shortcut to making zongzi (Chinese sticky rice dumplings) without all the work. No need for hours of wrapping and cooking!

Pork and Chive Dumplings

A classic dim sum staple, these Pork and Chive Dumplings are so versatile. They are perfect for simple snacking or even celebrating Chinese New Year.

Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

Pork and Cabbage Dumplings are one of the most classic Chinese dumpling varieties. The filling combines the two main ingredients with aromatic and flavorful accents, like ginger, scallions, and toasted sesame oil.

Steamed Crystal Dumplings, A Dim Sum Classic - The Woks of Life

Crystal dumplings (水晶饺子, shuǐjīng jiǎozi) got their name from the translucent look of the wrappers. Learn this delicious dim sum recipe!

Three Mushroom Dumplings

For the ultimate umami flavor, these delicious mushroom dumplings feature not one but three different varieties of mushrooms in the filling.

Tang Yuan (Glutinous Rice Balls)

A popular snack all over China, glutinous rice balls (tang yuan) are filled with red bean, sesame, peanut, and other sweet fillings that ooze out from mochi-like dumpling skins.

Har Gow (Crystal Shrimp Dumplings 蝦餃)

A beloved dim sum staple, har gow are steamed crystal shrimp dumplings that are seemingly simple yet packed with flavor.

Pork & Shrimp Dumplings

Pork and shrimp is a popular combination in Chinese cooking. I've seen the two brought together before in various dumpling fillings, but the duo really shines in these particular dumplings. The shrimp is not only

Shanghai Style Pork Zongzi (Sticky Rice Dumplings) - The Woks of Life

Zongzi, or sticky rice dumplings, are almost like a Chinese version of the tamale––sticky rice is wrapped in bamboo leaves with other fillings, and steamed. I'll be using both the Chinese word "zongzi" and the term "sticky rice dumpling" interchangeably. The major difference between Shanghai Style Pork Zongzi...