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.