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Wrapped in Flavor – Dumplings, Bao, and Soul

April 16, 2025 • 9 min

Wrapped in Flavor – Dumplings, Bao, and Soul

Fold dumplings and bao with confidence while exploring the symbolism, comfort, and creativity baked into every pinch of Five Spice.

Chinese Five Spice Dumplings Comfort Food

Show Notes

What we’re exploring

Wrapped foods are comfort foods for a reason: they feel like care you can hold.

In this episode

  • Five Spice as a “filling builder”
  • Dumpling and bao flavor direction ideas
  • How to keep it simple with pantry staples

Try this today

  • Add Five Spice to ground meat + scallions
  • Stir into mushrooms for a plant-based filling
  • Use as a finishing sprinkle on dipping sauce

Kitchen note

Ugly dumplings still taste like dumplings. You’re winning.