Jenn and Clara discuss Dae-su’s first, last, and only meal while imprisoned in Oldboy: fried dumplings. They dive deep into the storied global history of dumplings and debate what makes a great dumpling, from the optimal filling to the proper thickness of skin and which cooking technique reigns supreme.Chapters0:34 About Oldboy3:40 Egg Films6:58 Where are the dumplings in Oldboy?12:23 What are dumplings? Plus, some history.15:26 Randwiches lore16:47 How we make dumplings21:48 The ideal frying temperature23:53 Troubleshooting24:58 Our favorite dipping sauces27:08 Order of operations and what is the best dumpling size?27:27 Our favorite dumpling shapes34:27 Where to get the best dumplings39:21 Our next episode 🧵🪡Links we mentioned:Chinese dumplings, an ultimate how-to guide by Red House SpiceDumpling SkirtShowdown: Comfort Food, Chili & BBQCopper Cash DumplingWoks of LifeAhnest KitchenMaxi's Noodle on Food.CuratedMaangchi Youtube
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