Chinese Grandmas Try Other Chinese Grandma's Dumplings

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
  • So, is making your own own dumpling wrappers actually worth it?
    00:00 Intro
    00:10 Lili Yang
    02:45 XiaoZhe Liu
    06:57 Susana Tan
    09:51 Let's Eat Dumplings!
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  • @Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso
    @Bigb00bs_umchileanywaysso 2 роки тому +10666

    Lili is such a mood “I know how to do it, it’s just too much work” gurl same

  • @GrumpyOldBastard
    @GrumpyOldBastard 2 роки тому +29327

    Cute group of ladies simply enjoying the moment without throwing shade and accepting the differences in one anothers cooking styles, flavors and taste.

    • @Lani34
      @Lani34 2 роки тому +657

      and learning from each other... super cute!

    • @Lilmisscostumedrama
      @Lilmisscostumedrama 2 роки тому +370

      I know right! This made me feel all happy inside. And hungry. Very hungry.

    • @PatManDX
      @PatManDX 2 роки тому +376

      Lowkey kinda want a version of the Golden Girls but with Asian grandmas now.

    • @luisbonillajr21
      @luisbonillajr21 2 роки тому +128

      Totally agree they weren’t competing just sharing what they loved.

    • @marmar90000
      @marmar90000 2 роки тому +341

      What do you mean they weren't throwing shade??! XiaoZhe literally called the other two "lazy" because they didn't make their own dough! 😂

  • @gracelynwow
    @gracelynwow 2 роки тому +3595

    "Don't ask me why, too many questions"
    Literally so true. My grandma would put a silver spoon in the sticky rice while it soaked and she never explained why.

    • @Jane-ow7sr
      @Jane-ow7sr Рік тому +17

      Did you ever discover why later on?

    • @gracelynwow
      @gracelynwow Рік тому +208

      @@Jane-ow7sr I think it was some sort of belief around the silver purifying the rice? I couldn't imagine what else it could be. My grandmother was Thai, but I've also known Vietnamese people to do it as well. 🤷‍♀

    • @sushih3302
      @sushih3302 Рік тому +152

      @@gracelynwow I mean, I’ve heard about Korean royalty using silver chopsticks to test for poisonous food (the chopsticks would change colour if there was poison as it is made out of silver)! Maybe it’s the same thing for rice, to test for impurities rather than purifying it!

    • @lordhelmet9709
      @lordhelmet9709 Рік тому +11

      I think silver is said to have antibacterial properties

    • @malinasworld
      @malinasworld Рік тому +33

      @@gracelynwow In Indian traditional medicine we believe that silverware is antibacterial and also has ‘health’ benefits like aiding digestion, metabolism, providing a cooling effect. I know Thailand has some traces of Indian/Hindu influence from way back so possibly it’s something similar?

  • @samanthacalderon282
    @samanthacalderon282 Рік тому +3218

    I loved that they didn’t decide whose was “best.” They each got to share their way of doing it and then they got to taste lots of yummy dumplings!

    • @ShutupandListen
      @ShutupandListen Рік тому +4

      No they did they weren’t obvious with tho

    • @zacharybittner6003
      @zacharybittner6003 Рік тому +7

      Yeah, it went on, they just didn’t do it obviously. “Why don’t you make the dough?”
      We all know why we don’t make the dough, why are you calling me out like that?
      Also “expensive ingredient” I. E. Not Chinese ingredient.

    • @LJ-ox2tt
      @LJ-ox2tt Рік тому +1

      @@zacharybittner6003 Well, truffle oil does tend to be a bit more expensive than most oils. That's why you'll usually only find it at fancy restaurants (I'm talking about the US specifically when stating this.)

  • @jisooinyourarea6751
    @jisooinyourarea6751 2 роки тому +11948

    the grandma who told the story about her mom and her asking so many questions is sooo cute

    • @Ben-rz9cf
      @Ben-rz9cf 2 роки тому +45

      sounds just like uncle roger loolll

    • @notAshildr
      @notAshildr 2 роки тому +152

      I actually learned how to make dumplings from a sweet old lady who'd opened a dumpling shop in my hometown in Germany. She'd always be there after the shop closes, prepping things for the next day. I'd come and watch her, and sometimes she'd tell me what she did. But she also was very particular about questions. So I just watched and tried to remember everything she'd tell me. (also I don't think ANYONE knows why you only stir in one direction. But everyone agrees that you just do.) And I do think I make some decent dumplings now. Can't remember all the recipes, but I know my favorites. And I can make 5 different colors of wrappers (even though I usually just make the plain white ones)

    • @angeladao1791
      @angeladao1791 2 роки тому +16

      I’ve never related to anything more in my life

    • @aquaticdragon2584
      @aquaticdragon2584 2 роки тому +27

      I laughed so hard when she swore. 😅

    • @cookiemonster1669
      @cookiemonster1669 2 роки тому +11

      My grandma also told me this - and the same scenario played out 😅 it's just grandma wisdom, we can't question it just have to trust it and pass it to the next generation ❤️

  • @bg90901
    @bg90901 2 роки тому +12296

    Love the fact that grandmas does not use measurements. They're eyeballing to perfection...That is a skill earned in years

    • @jammdoe1873
      @jammdoe1873 2 роки тому +221

      Because they just use their feelings :D, they dont need fancy stuff.

    • @ragerain6656
      @ragerain6656 2 роки тому +203

      Years? Girl I’ve been doing that since I started cooking 💀

    • @AlCasa52
      @AlCasa52 2 роки тому +64

      Because this isn’t baking. You can’t cook with measurements.

    • @TheKenpachi_
      @TheKenpachi_ 2 роки тому +64

      @@AlCasa52 even when bak8ng with my biscuits I never measure and it comes out delicious

    • @mrclouds8394
      @mrclouds8394 2 роки тому +35

      They asian too powerful

  • @oiohnyx6107
    @oiohnyx6107 2 роки тому +841

    “Do you know how to spell truffle?”
    “It’s kinda expensive, no?”
    Too cute ☺️

  • @NT-lh9qq
    @NT-lh9qq Рік тому +1064

    Grandma #2 's method of mixing lots of liquid in one direction before adding extra vegetables is super legit. It creates a bouncier texture and juicier meat.

  • @absterzz
    @absterzz 2 роки тому +3834

    when one of the grandmas was videotaping it for the recipe 😭 so cute I love them

    • @jk6586
      @jk6586 2 роки тому +108

      I KNOW RIGHTTT 😭😭😭😭😭 made me giggle

    • @luiz90s
      @luiz90s 2 роки тому +24

      iconic behavior!

    • @raeslighter
      @raeslighter Рік тому +69

      this was adorable, then after when she said "i only know how to make pork...not even chicken" i was cackling

    • @stephaniejones7634
      @stephaniejones7634 Рік тому +2

      @@jk6586 what timestamp?

    • @paullee5017
      @paullee5017 Рік тому +4

      @@stephaniejones7634 3:08

  • @teddyl6261
    @teddyl6261 2 роки тому +5917

    Probably one of the factors why they are ok with each other's dumpling is that they don't have to rate it. The other episodes when others have to rate another's dish means that they have to find faults in the dish and do their own dish the best. That resulted to one being mean to other's dish.

    • @alanjyu
      @alanjyu 2 роки тому +158

      I actually think it would be hard to rate. You could use store-bought wrappers or you can make your own wrappers from dough. You can choose what ingredients you want inside. You can choose a cooking method, be it boiling, steaming, or pan frying. Everybody has their own preferences and that can vary greatly depending where in the Chinese diaspora you are from. I'm not Northern chinese, so a lamb and cucumber dumpling would be very strange to me, but I definitely would want to try that.

    • @teddyl6261
      @teddyl6261 2 роки тому +85

      @@alanjyu Rating food is always based on personal preference, it was never objective. So regardless of what you stated, if the show asked the aunties to rate it, they have to rate it which will be based on their preference. They might give higher points to the auntie who made her own dough since freshly made wrap is mostly better.

    • @alanjyu
      @alanjyu 2 роки тому +16

      @@teddyl6261 if you make your own dough, you have control over the thickness of the wrappers. The meat to carb ratio can be quite different from using store-bought wrappers. When you make your own dough, you can also control the size of the wrappers and you can make bigger dumplings if you want. So I like the flexibility of making dumplings from scratch.

    • @vukkulvar9769
      @vukkulvar9769 2 роки тому +18

      Competition lead to toxicity

    • @yacarliii
      @yacarliii 2 роки тому +7

      Exactly. Not everything is a competition. Just enjoy the present.

  • @marcusa4529
    @marcusa4529 2 роки тому +608

    XiaoZhe Liu stole my heart. This lady needs her own cooking show. All the ladies did well but she did everything with soul🤣🤣🤣

    • @juicyballs6351
      @juicyballs6351 Рік тому +11

      So true ! I would definitely watch if she had a show

    • @arielwilson6403
      @arielwilson6403 9 місяців тому +1

      You could tell that she really enjoys cooking and is passionate about ir

    • @kc4699
      @kc4699 16 днів тому

      that lady has wok hei energy! i could watch her all day, and i swear my life would be better for it. i would not want to disappoint her! also mad props for the tracksuit. that is such a strong mainlander flex.

  • @itsme2200
    @itsme2200 2 роки тому +761

    “Honestly I only know how to use pork, I don’t even know how to use chicken” that had me laughing so hard

    • @okie956
      @okie956 Рік тому +10

      I SCROLLED THROUGHT THE COMMENTS TO FIND THIS ONE LOLLLLLLLLLLLLL
      same here

    • @DreamerxPunk
      @DreamerxPunk Рік тому +7

      and it looked like she was filming too so she could try it again. Super hilarious but also super wholesome!

  • @rebeckahkyrsten4042
    @rebeckahkyrsten4042 2 роки тому +3447

    This is the type of "Grandmas try other grandmas food" version I like. They watch each other make the food then taste it together, so wholesome 🥰

  • @chromberries7329
    @chromberries7329 2 роки тому +4896

    She didn't have to tell us she was north eastern, we could've figured it out by how pro she was!!
    Also, it's crazy that these ladies are grandmas, they look so young. Definitely not like your typical granny lol.

    • @vukkulvar9769
      @vukkulvar9769 2 роки тому +155

      Grandma can be 40 to 100+.
      That's a wide range.

    • @chromberries7329
      @chromberries7329 2 роки тому +160

      @@vukkulvar9769 the strange part is, they don't even look 60 lol

    • @jasmim6612
      @jasmim6612 2 роки тому +128

      @@chromberries7329 some Asian people look really young for their age so they might be 60

    • @PurnceNMe
      @PurnceNMe 2 роки тому +24

      Some grandmas are 35-59.

    • @liyre4189
      @liyre4189 2 роки тому +52

      My dad's side is from Dongbei, she looks and acts nothing like my grandma but the way she makes the dumplings sends me right back home

  • @Ooilei
    @Ooilei Рік тому +660

    Tasty did good on this, got three interesting unique grandmas, one from Taiwan, Mainland China, and Hong Kong. Very diverse and well balanced, and I love they made very different dumplings from each other. Nothing generic or stereotypical, loved this video

    • @emx3720
      @emx3720 Рік тому +6

      I love how each one of their dumplings truly reflected their clothing style and the country they’re from e.g. the Hong Kong truffle dumplings make sense due to the huge western influence in Hong Kong

  • @zacharyares3837
    @zacharyares3837 2 роки тому +373

    Omg Susana recording Xiao Zhe with her phone during the recipe I'm screaming. Love this

    • @shani8296
      @shani8296 Рік тому +8

      i think it's because she don't know how to make the wrapper (and also it's lamb which she's never tried before) so cuteee 😭💖

  • @fruitymypebbles4914
    @fruitymypebbles4914 2 роки тому +4805

    I love their energy and how they all enjoyed each other’s dumplings.

    • @MegaHotdiggity
      @MegaHotdiggity 2 роки тому +20

      Yes I was glad there wasn’t too much cattiness like these tend to get. It’s also a nice new format having everyone watch each other’s technique

  • @dachickenlady
    @dachickenlady 2 роки тому +4173

    I like it that the grandmas represent Taiwan, the northeastern part of Mainland China, and Hong Kong. I am from Hong Kong but, when I think of Mainland Chinese dumplings, I consider northeastern dumplings to be the best. I also love that the Mainland Chinese grandma made her own dumpling skin.
    BTW, the HK grandma measured her ingredients. That's a very HK thing to do, at least for a person of her generation.

    • @ashtaylor4107
      @ashtaylor4107 2 роки тому +42

      @@lordkrummi even though I personally believe Taiwan should be its own sovereign state, it is still, at this point, majority recognized as a part of China and comprised of mostly ethnically Chinese people, so most people are going to identify Taiwanese people as being from China naturally. I hope someday Taiwan can become recognized as their own separate country.
      Edit: Sigh. So many people butt hurt about my wording. I’ll change so I don’t “spew misinformation” or whatever. But the reality is, whether Taiwan operates mostly as a sovereign state on their own terms, they are still considered a part of China from 180 out of 195 other sovereign, recognized states. Operating most of your government separate from another state does not automatically make somewhere sovereign. It does, unfortunately, need widespread recognition to operate as a fully independent state on a global stage. The purpose of my comment was to reflect on the fact that most people won’t recognize or realize that Taiwan is a separate place for this reason. It’s simply a fact, and it sucks. Nowhere did I say that Taiwan doesn’t deserve this recognition.

    • @thespankmyfrank
      @thespankmyfrank 2 роки тому +21

      @@ashtaylor4107 Depends on who you ask. According to many countries, Taiwan is its own state. But obviously China doesn't agree with that.

    • @zhanwenchen9238
      @zhanwenchen9238 2 роки тому +8

      @@thespankmyfrank according to which countries?

    • @Jumpoable
      @Jumpoable 2 роки тому +2

      & bougie a$$ truffle paste & oil LOLOLOL

    • @Jumpoable
      @Jumpoable 2 роки тому +3

      @@lordkrummi NOBODY said Taiwan is part of China.

  • @catcher881
    @catcher881 2 роки тому +1166

    I really like this format. I think having the other grandmas see how the food is being made makes them appreciate the effort poured into them and they know what to expect based on the ingredients. The previous "___ tries other ___'s food" just had them tear each other down. Plus, we and the people in the video themselves don't know how the foods in the videos were prepared so if someone complained a dish was "too salty", we the viewers can look at how the food was cooked and judge for ourselves of the food was oversalted instead of relying on the person's comments which almost always are exaggerated, and since the participant could see the other person put a lot of salt in it, and they could be prepared to expect a salty dish and not be surprised and them give a terrible rating just from the shock of how bad, or in this case, salty the dish turned out to be.

    • @mauimonique
      @mauimonique Рік тому +12

      Very true! Never thought about it that way but I can say I like this format 1000xs better

    • @perthfalcon
      @perthfalcon Рік тому +13

      I agree wholeheartedly. Food should be wholesome, friendly banter sure but how could you be mean to someone who cooked for you, that's not how my mother raised me!

    • @lilmao4482
      @lilmao4482 Рік тому +4

      THIS. THEYRE ALWAYS SO PICKY TO EACH OTHER FOR NO REASON ITS RIDICULOUS

  • @sapphirejones7302
    @sapphirejones7302 2 роки тому +496

    I like how they are taking notes! Each one will take what they learned/saw and make it their own.

    • @georgewang2947
      @georgewang2947 2 роки тому +33

      haha yeah Susana recording the other grandma's recipe with her phone

  • @sevenlee4318
    @sevenlee4318 2 роки тому +4016

    I believe all Chinese dumplings are different even my mom's and my grandma's. They can have all kinds of fillings but they usually are wrapped similarly. I make dumplings like my mom and I always help her wrap them. Growing up Chinese I ate a lot of dumplings. My mom would make evrything from scratch

    • @DaoLiu7
      @DaoLiu7 2 роки тому +5

      So trueeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

    • @armondbishop9354
      @armondbishop9354 2 роки тому +9

      They had a wonderful dumpling festival where you are 25+ different dumplings

    • @tychopanda
      @tychopanda 2 роки тому +3

      @@armondbishop9354 sheesh I would have loved to experience that!

    • @michelleh.3582
      @michelleh.3582 2 роки тому +1

      That was a meal made from love

    • @jaydee5638
      @jaydee5638 2 роки тому +1

      Love that

  • @jmin8573
    @jmin8573 2 роки тому +1032

    "Its not just the lamb, its my soul! You're tasting my soul!" I'm sure the chinese grandma in the middle has delicious food and a big heart!

  • @hannahjoycheng
    @hannahjoycheng 2 роки тому +226

    XiaoZhe Liu was in one of my classmates' short films! she is an amazing actress and brought me to tears. what a lovely surprise seeing her here

    • @Meimoons
      @Meimoons Рік тому +4

      She’s got an awesome personality! ☺️

    • @lampgenso
      @lampgenso Рік тому +1

      Is there anywhere i can watch the film??!

    • @zozoalaa6661
      @zozoalaa6661 Рік тому +1

      Well you dont look that old ?

    • @marceya9585
      @marceya9585 Рік тому

      Do you have a link of the film???

    • @punkivy9776
      @punkivy9776 Рік тому +1

      @@zozoalaa6661 She was in the film, not in the class.

  • @davideffiong1198
    @davideffiong1198 Рік тому +129

    I like how the chemistry between each grandmother was brilliant and each had a special quality brought to the table. Most of these type of videos has a "winner" and a "loser," but they seemed to enjoy each other's cooking. I doubt anyone left feeling ashamed for having an unpopular dish.

  • @kathryncrouse7664
    @kathryncrouse7664 2 роки тому +1698

    Can we please talk about how GOOD they look for being grandmas?? They all look amazing for their age!

    • @Vibiine
      @Vibiine 2 роки тому +62

      We asians just never age!

    • @Nil_Sama
      @Nil_Sama 2 роки тому +40

      It's an Asian thing.

    • @Bevity
      @Bevity 2 роки тому +15

      Yes they look great and I love the grandmas, but you should have come right out and said that instead of the "can we please talk about...?" Just say it! Can we just take a moment to appreciate... Can we just talk about... Can we just... can we ... can we ... Over done and out of style.

    • @Vibiine
      @Vibiine 2 роки тому +57

      @@Bevity Why does that seem like such a big deal to you? What’s wrong with saying “Can we please talk about” and whatever sentence starter? I don’t get why you need to be so annoyed by that. It’s such a silly way to get frustrated over.

    • @Bevity
      @Bevity 2 роки тому

      @@Vibiine Just because it doesn't bother you doesn't mean it doesn't bother others who are so sick of reading it and almost embarrassed by people who can't be original. Just say it, stop with this fad garbage. It has run its course. Bloody parrots.

  • @BeverlyyS
    @BeverlyyS 2 роки тому +3320

    I love this format, getting to see how they all make their dumplings, and what do you know, no negative energy in sight! More videos like this please!

    • @alanjyu
      @alanjyu 2 роки тому +30

      I like watching them cook instead of watching them judge each other's food.

    • @LittleBitOfLife
      @LittleBitOfLife 2 роки тому +2

      i agree!!!

  • @grahamyodude
    @grahamyodude 2 роки тому +338

    When she said "I just loosen it up in the liquid until I get the consistency that I want... personally if I kneed it I find that the filling becomes very thick and hard after you cook them" I knew that I was watching someone extremely experienced. Shes been through loads of trial and error to find the perfect consistency no doubt.

    • @pingho8287
      @pingho8287 Рік тому +6

      obviously, because she *doesn't know* how to cook!
      squeezing the meat is for even marination; stirring the meat is for loosening and fluffing the meat (you have to add a little bit of water to hydrate the meat to make it fluffy, and a little corn flour and oil to seal in the moisture). these are basic knowledge of cooking.

    • @juicyballs6351
      @juicyballs6351 Рік тому +39

      @@pingho8287 it looks like she can cook fine to me 🤔

  • @user343ok
    @user343ok 2 роки тому +220

    i’ve never heard anyone with a taiwanese american accent outside my family before. she sounds like my amah 🥲 i’m tearing up, i haven’t heard this sound in a long time, thank you lili❤

    • @lang-ed3bk
      @lang-ed3bk 2 роки тому +8

      when i hear someone speak taiwanese, it brings a smile to my face

    • @lang-ed3bk
      @lang-ed3bk 2 роки тому +1

      @@ifyouarguewithmeitmeansyou6558 yes it is. my family speaks taiwanese

    • @user-cu1yo7ty5j
      @user-cu1yo7ty5j 2 роки тому +1

      What's the feature of Taiwanese American accent? I'm Taiwanese and I can never tell the difference of our own accent

  • @ashleyzhao6004
    @ashleyzhao6004 2 роки тому +1092

    I'm from the same city as XiaoZhe, and I can testify that my family never buys dumpling wrappers from a store, like never. My grandma never uses measurement either, she just adds water and knead till "it feels right."

    • @Jumpoable
      @Jumpoable 2 роки тому +32

      Does ANYONE buy wrappers from a store in the northeast? LOL.
      I just ordered some normal room service dumplings at a hotel my first night in Dalian & my jaw dropped. BEST dumplings I've ever had. I mean, jiaozi style.
      Of course southern wontons & dimsum are different.

    • @orksca5459
      @orksca5459 2 роки тому +9

      same and my family is from guangdong. i didn't even know you could buy those in stores until now

    • @prcervi
      @prcervi 2 роки тому +2

      not a bad way to do dough honestly, since flour can have a varying level of hydration which makes measuring water nearly pointless

    • @manhvu4988
      @manhvu4988 2 роки тому +5

      she's every asian mom lmao never measure anything

    • @muhanzhang6833
      @muhanzhang6833 Рік тому

      I’m from Anshan and we make our own wrapper too

  • @pon2804
    @pon2804 2 роки тому +672

    As a chinese person, this is so fun to watch, along with the technique of ✨eyeballing✨ the ingredients

    • @pon2804
      @pon2804 2 роки тому +6

      @@zero2599 hm? dumplings? I can make dumplings, yes.

    • @not_potaytoes_hobbit
      @not_potaytoes_hobbit 2 роки тому +1

      As a Latin American person, this is also so fun and wholesome to watch, it reminds me of my grandma talking about food with other elders. Nostalgia :')

    • @imperialguardsman8088
      @imperialguardsman8088 2 роки тому

      Exact measurements? Never heard of em.

  • @leelllseamus5464
    @leelllseamus5464 Рік тому +51

    This video really brought me to tears. Growing up my mom was like xiaozhe, she would make the dough and my dad would make the filling. Dumplings from north east of china was exactly how it’s made in the vid. And we would put coins in them, like lily did. Later I came to Hong Kong for study all by myself, and I started to learn about fried dumplings. Never been able to go home due to covid, this vid is kind of a weird homecoming for me. Their personalities really represents different stages of my childhood.

  • @set-tes4316
    @set-tes4316 2 роки тому +38

    I love the energy of the woman in red, it is so chaotic yet it is soothing to me idk why 🖤

  • @fandomcake5158
    @fandomcake5158 2 роки тому +1312

    I like that despite all of them using relatively traditional techniques, these ladies used some non-Chinese ingredients like olive oil, jalapeno, and truffle salt (and that last one isn't known as a cooking salt!)
    It means somehow, we can all copy these recipes and fine alternative ingredients if our local shops don't have things like they showed.

    • @ashtaylor4107
      @ashtaylor4107 2 роки тому +3

      Makes me wonder how the dumplings would change without the truffle salt if I ever tried to make them. Possibly leaving out the truffle salt would lessen a bit of the cost (as much as that makes a difference when using actual truffles in a dish oh boy 💸) and not really change the taste since it doesn’t retain its flavor well while cooking. 🧐

    • @Punkini
      @Punkini 2 роки тому +1

      Thats what I love about cooking like this. Finding ways to make things better, even if they’re unconventional or seem odd. My family always adds random stuff to our recipes, in foods that have absolutely no sicilian background. Creates whole new flavor profiles

    • @pingho8287
      @pingho8287 Рік тому +1

      to be honest, it seems that she's showing off expensive ingredients to divert your attention from the fact that she's not good at cooking.
      that truffle salt should be for sprinkle-on cooked food. the amount of truffle pate used is too much and the truffle oil is unnecessary. to conclude, she ruined the natural sweetness and taste of the pork.
      and she just tilt-and-flip to marinate the minced meat shows that she doesn't know how to prep a filling material. the other ladies know how to make a juicy stuffing by squeezing or stirring to better mixing and fluffing up the marinated meat.
      anyway, dumpling is actually an universal food that different countries have their own version of fillings. we can experiment on anything we find tasteful. just have fun exploring and enjoy!

  • @jockhungry
    @jockhungry 2 роки тому +549

    I want to be friends with them all and eat dumplings together

  • @melxdiq842
    @melxdiq842 2 роки тому +5

    love the pink grandmas energy- shes legit a whole mood.

  • @johnnythao
    @johnnythao 2 роки тому +106

    I’m more old fashion, so Liu Xiaozhe’s way of steamed dumplings is what I’m more use to, minus the lamb. I do boil them on occasion as well, especially when my grandparents were around, but no one in my family fry’s it that I know of.

    • @pingho8287
      @pingho8287 Рік тому +14

      boil湯餃, steam蒸餃, pan fry煱貼... all are common ways to cook dumplings/Jiao.zi in China, Northern and southern. it's just a personal preference to how one likes the final texture of the wrappers.
      lamb is more a Northern ingredients. it's specific taste is not for everybody.

  • @shinglowping5005
    @shinglowping5005 2 роки тому +403

    These girls are great and XiaoZhe absolutely stole the show. The camera loves her. I would happily watch entire segments of her.

    • @Jumpoable
      @Jumpoable 2 роки тому +7

      You can't beat a northeasterner in a dumpling competition. They can all make their own dough.

    • @jelliebeans5931
      @jelliebeans5931 2 роки тому +1

      True, my mom is also from Liaoning province and she always makes her own dough. She got mad at me last time she trie to make dumplings at my house and I didn’t have the thin rolling pins for her dumplings. Who knew there were differences in the rolling pins 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @kathylu4497
      @kathylu4497 2 роки тому +3

      @@Jumpoable YAAAS I was so happy to see Shenyang representation!! The homemade wrapping, lamb filling, tracksuit, and very very charismatic energy is 100% my aunt, can't even. XD
      My dad is from Shenyang and we always made our own wrappings when we could. I tried it myself last Christmas and nearly died from the effort :P

    • @jonsong4592
      @jonsong4592 2 роки тому

      @@jelliebeans5931 yeah you need a french rolling pin. you can use a regular one too tho.

  • @deadly_peaches9593
    @deadly_peaches9593 2 роки тому +336

    There grandma's! They all look so young and they remind me of my grandma she never measured anything she always eyeballed it

  • @kristinwright6632
    @kristinwright6632 2 роки тому +78

    I like this format of grandma's trying each others' food better than just having them quickly describe and then the tasters sit alone in a room and give critique. So much more information and the interaction is precious.

  • @markgonzalez3305
    @markgonzalez3305 Рік тому +19

    I love the fact that while they’re giving their commentary it makes it seem like they’ve been best friends for years

  • @sybilq2509
    @sybilq2509 2 роки тому +445

    love this group of ladies! Taiwanese, Chinese and Cantonese! can't wait to see them do a noodle dish.

    • @jmhsieh7103
      @jmhsieh7103 2 роки тому +15

      I am pretty sure since she is from shenyang she would be classified as a northeasterner

    • @zhanwenchen9238
      @zhanwenchen9238 2 роки тому +19

      Next time I would like to see a group of New York, Cajun, and American dads make BBQ

    • @caturion5453
      @caturion5453 2 роки тому +22

      Taiwanese and Cantonese are also ethnic Chinese, so I think "Mainlander" would make more sense here :D

    • @joshtep6784
      @joshtep6784 2 роки тому +23

      They're all Chinese lol. So if you're trying to emphasize the regions it'd be Taiwanese, Cantonese, and Dongbei-er (Northeasterner).

    • @tobacco118
      @tobacco118 2 роки тому +9

      Cantonese is not an ethnicity or nationality, Cantonese are Chinese. If you wanna get political, leave Cantonese out. Taiwanese may refer as a nationality, though they are ethnic Chinese.

  • @joannewang1816
    @joannewang1816 2 роки тому +208

    Omg one of them is from Shenyang! Northeast China so rarely gets representation so this was so nice to see 💜 and she makes wrappers the same way my mom does!

  • @Erydanus
    @Erydanus 2 роки тому +136

    Ok this was so wholesome. What a nice change to see the participants complimenting each other on their special skills!! Thank you ladies I think I learned a lot today!

  • @daphnesdumpster
    @daphnesdumpster Рік тому +9

    such a breath of fresh air, tired of seeing people tear down each other and more of appreciation and sharing differences

  • @adlinkujur2382
    @adlinkujur2382 2 роки тому +36

    The fact that none of them look like grandma's they all look so young 😍😍

  • @tsiandeslandes653
    @tsiandeslandes653 2 роки тому +251

    Who’s grandmas’ are these? Can I borrow them? This was so lovely to watch. It made my heart smile

  • @isthisrealyetnessa5124
    @isthisrealyetnessa5124 2 роки тому +60

    They should do a cooking show together. Every week making a new recipe and each telling us the memories they have behind each dish.

  • @edwinbuenaventura7091
    @edwinbuenaventura7091 2 роки тому +37

    Finally, a video of a group of ladies with different cooking styles and from different countries taste testing their own dumplings without throwing shade at each other, which I enjoy watching.

  • @maureenforsman3272
    @maureenforsman3272 2 роки тому +304

    These ladies are wonderful together. Would love to see them making something else. Their dumpings looked so good.

    • @dawnwalks4797
      @dawnwalks4797 2 роки тому +1

      How has no one pointed out your gross spelling error in your comment? 🤣

  • @lynnsyang2391
    @lynnsyang2391 2 роки тому +41

    the fact that they all eyeballed everything and didn't even think to mention it... such a Chinese thing, and truly a skill acquired over years of practice
    such a cute group of grandmas

  • @marceya9585
    @marceya9585 Рік тому +6

    We need more XiaoZhe Liu!!!
    She commands the camera so well. Love her energy. ❤️

  • @sintura
    @sintura Рік тому +5

    theyre so cute lol, i think one thing about people who come from a large country or share similar culture across many regions is that they either tend to appreciate differences in their cultures and cuisines or just are adamant that theirs is the best lol these grandmas r so sweet tho

  • @lilagonzales1145
    @lilagonzales1145 2 роки тому +143

    These grannies are super adorable and so talented. I’m getting hungry watching them making dumplings

  • @hebrewmarcelin5879
    @hebrewmarcelin5879 2 роки тому +153

    Loved how they kept it positive; even when discussing store bought vs. freshly made dough, it was still light and fun. Amazing format Tasty; keep it up!

  • @tobennaokoli4450
    @tobennaokoli4450 Рік тому +6

    Honestly the wholesome nature between the grandmas is what made the video, even more than the dumplings.

  • @weedman0824
    @weedman0824 2 роки тому +20

    I love how nice and complimentary they all are to one another, even when it's something different to their own, they're soo nice and we need that attitude in this world

  • @googlorsnooglor8757
    @googlorsnooglor8757 2 роки тому +38

    OKAY THIS IS MY FAVOURITE VIDEO OF PEOPLE DOING THEIR VERSIONS OF THE SAME DISH (dumplings). Every other video I find is so harsh, judgemental and shady and by including the rating system it becomes a nasty competition. This was 3 incredibly talented people sharing their different takes, tips and their energy was so positive! I love that they all enjoyed each other’s food and shared their wisdom, were friendly and kind and just had some gentle and lighthearted teasing. More videos like this please! Food is supposed to bring people together in joy, sharing and kindness, not be competitive ❤️

  • @sukimala
    @sukimala 2 роки тому +21

    my chinese relative passed before i was
    even born and when i see things like
    this i feel like i missed out on what he
    could have taught me. when they talk about
    their grandmas it’s sweet! i love asian food 💕

  • @Stewie_Longlegs
    @Stewie_Longlegs Рік тому +39

    I wish I had a friend of every ethnicity so I could invite them and there mums over for a potluck and have the most amazing food in the world

  • @aeches
    @aeches 2 роки тому +9

    the fact that they're so supportive and have good chemistry made this video 100% better than the others

  • @DebbieAkano
    @DebbieAkano 2 роки тому +77

    I dunno about you but I couldn’t stop smiling throughout this whole video. They were absolutely lovely women ☺️

  • @rinataylor2968
    @rinataylor2968 2 роки тому +74

    this was so wholesome, and such a nice break from it being purely just a competition to see who's best. This was more like a video of them showing appreciation for the recipes between different families of the same culture.

  • @suntzu751
    @suntzu751 Рік тому +61

    I would love to see British Moms and Chinese Moms comparing their teas and snack, it would be so wholesome and nice

  • @willm3539
    @willm3539 2 роки тому +26

    Those hand made dumplings look incredible! You can tell its made with love and with the generational techniques incorporated, it must taste special.

  • @LilyLiuX
    @LilyLiuX 2 роки тому +13

    “Aiya don’t ask me why. Too many question. Just not good okay?”
    “Okay I just watch. And eat.”
    😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @scotto9591
    @scotto9591 2 роки тому +42

    I cannot believe....these beautiful, young ladies are Grandmas. WOW
    And the really hysterical thing is, I stopped by my favorite American Chinese place to pick up fried dumplings and sweet and sour chicken. 🤯. I ate my dumplings while I watch this video. But I've got to make my own now after seeing this segment. Thank you

  • @MusicMormy16
    @MusicMormy16 Рік тому +7

    This is so wholesome! The grandmas from other videos are usually so conceited, rude, and salty for no reason. These ladies have real class and appreciate each other’s unique styles. Now I need dumplings!😛

  • @wiriwiri1668
    @wiriwiri1668 Рік тому +5

    Also this is the most respectable "grandma trys each others food" video I've ever seen. They are so polite 😊

  • @name8563
    @name8563 2 роки тому +19

    Im so happy there's a Hong Kong grandma as a hongkonger 😭❤️

  • @tropicalennui
    @tropicalennui 2 роки тому +56

    yes, making your own dumpling wrappers is worth it. i use the same technique as the grandma in the red tracksuit, just flour and warm water. wish i was as good with a dumpling roller as her though 😭

  • @giantjungle
    @giantjungle 2 роки тому +50

    They were so nice to each other. It was so sweet to see. I want to try all of their dumplings that they made. It looked so delicious!

  • @SaraGreer
    @SaraGreer Рік тому +8

    I would LOVE to see this with southern grandma's trying each other's fried chicken 🤣

  • @preciousskyxo
    @preciousskyxo 2 роки тому +61

    Aww they're so nice to each other! Usually see other grandmas be at each others throats but these ladies were so sweet! ❤

  • @ammarafoodsecrets
    @ammarafoodsecrets 2 роки тому +170

    I am really loving this, how they enjoying food! 🤤🤤

  • @dozydoe5245
    @dozydoe5245 Рік тому +5

    They all seem so sweet like they would be cute friends. It was her first time trying lamb and she got so excited AND she got the almond

  • @aryoung7247
    @aryoung7247 2 роки тому +2

    Adorable!!!!! all of them. I love the tall one. She made that dough by hand and called it soul!!!!! That resonated so much!

  • @carrelarce
    @carrelarce 2 роки тому +52

    I hope these grandmas will be given a chance to have their own cooking show or maybe a show where they get to do what they want.

  • @Phlimbob
    @Phlimbob 2 роки тому +21

    I made some homemade dumplings for the first time, but I wish I had known such a pro-tip of covering the dumplings in oil after cooking so they wouldn't stick together! Loved this video, it had great energy.

  • @birthdaycow
    @birthdaycow Рік тому +3

    They’re all so sweet

  • @inbedduringcovid3005
    @inbedduringcovid3005 2 роки тому +4

    I love them. Why we all can't be this friendly and real to each other. I know its a lot of different but its a lot of respect too.

  • @KaleidoSTARPH
    @KaleidoSTARPH 2 роки тому +104

    seriously, I want to try every dumpling they made!

  • @mjw1111
    @mjw1111 2 роки тому +59

    I love this! More Chinese grandmas please.

  • @Anastasia-tq4xq
    @Anastasia-tq4xq Рік тому +2

    aww theyre so respectful and cute love themm

  • @housekitty711
    @housekitty711 2 роки тому

    I love this so much!! They all appreciated the different styles each of them used, and didn’t tear each other down. They are adorable and I can’t believe they’re all grandmas! They look so young🥰

  • @eugeniewhan6361
    @eugeniewhan6361 2 роки тому +7

    7:03 "do you know how to spell truffle?"
    ok enough laughing for today 😂

  • @angelaji578
    @angelaji578 2 роки тому +12

    aww this was so wholesome

  • @iamgldn5409
    @iamgldn5409 2 роки тому +3

    This episode was fun and cute. I love how all the elders had their own cooking styles: quick, traditional, and expensive. I love it!

  • @VampireBatLord
    @VampireBatLord 2 роки тому +8

    they're all so adorable. really liked how they showed they were actually bonding over the varied recipes and techniques too. :)

  • @aarontan2984
    @aarontan2984 2 роки тому +20

    Wow. This is the first of the taste test videos I’ve enjoyed in a loooong time. So wholesome and supportive

  • @SaintWitcher
    @SaintWitcher 2 роки тому +21

    I love how friendly, funny, and open minded they all were! Id rather watch cooks with this kind of spirit over pretentious over competitive ones.

  • @mattguth6214
    @mattguth6214 2 роки тому +1

    The grandmothers were so cute, they made me smile through out the entire video *heart-eyes* ! Thank you for sharing your families recipies !

  • @gillianhowlett6012
    @gillianhowlett6012 Рік тому +9

    I make dumplings... but I'm also too lazy to make the dough... I would happily eat all of these every day!

  • @maude9191
    @maude9191 2 роки тому +11

    I want XiaoZhe Liu to be my grandma. Her whole vibe is awesome 🥰 She is right when she said it’s not only the lamb but also her soul, you can tell how enthusiastic she is when she’s making dumplings

  • @told1158
    @told1158 2 роки тому +26

    Time's like this, I wish to have been born in another culture 😆. To have the knowledge and experience from generation to generation is life. Since I wasn't, trying different cuisines out and about then trying to replicate them with our kids are great family fun. These will be some of my cherished memories.
    Thank you for this video. It will be replayed many times over bc we are a dumpling loving family. 💙

  • @rosepixie694
    @rosepixie694 2 роки тому +1

    They were all so cute!!!! They made me smile and I love how they all made them in a different way and were so open to trying them all!!!

  • @hecate235
    @hecate235 3 місяці тому

    Each grandma was delightful -- and together they are a hoot!

  • @jewelsgrl
    @jewelsgrl 2 роки тому +9

    These ladies are fabulous! Loved the differences in their approaches and ingredients. (Side note, track suit grandmother has the most amazing skin!)

  • @luceleaf
    @luceleaf 2 роки тому +8

    Both my parents are from Shenyang just like Xiao ZheLiu, and she gives me hardcore vibes of my mom when she rolls the dough and when she dances :) (my mom is also very tall just like her XD) her energy is just like my mom’s - w -

  • @indamix8221
    @indamix8221 Рік тому +3

    This is the best of these videos I've ever seen and I have watched different one on different channels. They were so kind and interested in learning each other's secrets it felt like a sisterhood. I would love to see these ladies together again

  • @jiaqi2swag
    @jiaqi2swag Рік тому +2

    i love how they all represent three different places!! i was born in china but i speak cantonese instead of mandarin and im glad other people can also see the place their from in this video!!