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The story of dumplings: how a traditional Chinese medicine cure went global

Feb 4, 2022

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The Origins of the Shao Mai

02:49

Shandong Style Dumplings in Northern China

02:24

What Makes Shandong's Dumplings Different?

02:34

Introduction

3min

The Origins of the Shao Mai

3min

The History of Shalung Bao in Shanghai

2min

Shandong Style Dumplings in Northern China

2min

What Makes Shandong's Dumplings Different?

3min

The Origins of Dumplings

2min

The Origin of Zhang Zhongcheng's Dumplings

2min

The History of the Chinese Immigrants in Japan

4min

Momo in Nepalese

3min

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Did Marco Polo Bring Noodles to Europe?

3min

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What Do You Think About Dumplings?

5min

12.

How to Make Shrimp Dumplings

4min

An SCMP archive special: the story of dumplings is the story of the globalisation of Chinese cuisine - take the journey from Beijing to Shanghai, Hong Kong and down the ancient Silk Road to discover who invented them - and how a traditional Chinese medicine cure evolved into a meal enjoyed around the world. Interviewees: Lu Hongbin; Du Yichu restaurant, Beijing; Hu Wei-I, Wan Shou Zai restaurant, Shanghai; Wang Hong Chun, Ah Cun Shandong Dumpling, Prince Edward; Dr Dai Zhaoyu, senior lecturer,…