South Melbourne Market

This hands-on workshop celebrating the Moon Festival is not to be missed. You will start with readymade wrappers, then learn to make the translucent dough from scratch and the various pleating techniques required to prepare a range of yum cha favourites. Recipes include:  steamed giant lotus leaf parcel filled with a combination of savoury meats and sticky rice; steamed crystal prawn har gow dumplings encased in finely pleated translucent wrappers; steamed open topped pork, prawn and shiitake sui mai served with hot English mustard and soy sauce; and deep fried vegetarian money bags – tiny wonton wrapped parcels of mixed Asian vegetables with carrot, corn and mushrooms seasoned with both soy and vegetarian stir fry sauce, served with sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Enjoy the delicious results with flavourful dipping sauces and seasonal Asian slaw tossed in a lime, ginger and sesame dressing.  In the spirit of Chinese tradition, Lou will hand out hong bao (red envelopes) for an auspicious start to your dumpling making.