Dumplings: A family tradition

Dumplings can be found in most every cuisine, from Italian raviolis to Indian samosas, from Polish pierogies to Spanish empanadas. But Chinese dumplings are believed to have been the first. And for Chinese families around the world, especially now as Chinese New Year celebrations begin, dumplings are an everyday staple. Kelefa Sanneh digs into one family's long-held traditions involving this delicious food that can serve as breakfast, lunch or dinner, appetizer or snack.
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[@beckymonte1090]

That's a loving Papa. 😍

[@lindahoover1540]

So nice. Dad and daughter lunch time. Family needs to be everything.

[@lindahoover1540]

BTY Happy Lunar New Year.

[@jhoang861]

Now that is a dedicated father! 👏

[@augustprice17]

It’s stories like this that make me love this show!💜

[@ebybeehoney]

Every single person I know loves dumplings.

[@michellerjackson5776]

We do that in my Slovakian/ Polish family.."Did you eat"?? Anyone else of this decent? Gen Dobre!

[@greyclouds2069]

You make my day brighter with these awesome videos .CBS!!!Thanks

[@OonaghFae]

I would've asked both kids if they wanted to learn the art of dumpling making, not just the young lady.

[@JuanWayTrips]

I know, right?! Especially because he sees his grandfather equally involved in dumpling making.

[@hlp215]

That’s not what I heard when Mei talks about mastering the art of dumpling making. It is true it takes years of practice, Wen’s father worked at a restaurant for years and Wen’s mother was a home cook. Either of the grandparents must have 40-50 years of dumpling making experience.

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Love them, my grandma`s, oh man!!! Char-Siu-Bao too!!!

[@terryfriend16]

Aaaah, my favorite. I think this is on the order of many a dish and takeout. Thank you😊

[@debbiecooper1677]

yummy yummy yummy

[@paranoidhumanoid]

I think I'm going to eat lunch now. 🍚🍜🍱

[@debbieomi]

Time for dinner at the Chinese restaurant. SO good!

[@Vivalarosa45]

In San Francisco dumplings are called "potstickers".

[@lorriechacon2731]

Yum, I love this stuff!

[@brainsareus]

steamed veggie dumps for me.

[@ActressMoni]

Have you eaten is so common in Asian families to ask...

[@BradGrayable]

As someone with a Chinese girlfriend and all of the friends/group events that come with that.. from my heart, it's the greatest thing ever!

[@74creep]

todays youth....ive mastered boiling water for frozen dumplings....BUT im on my iphone all day long!

[@michellerjackson5776]

🙄

[@Evilkitty64]

Yes, their kids today seem NOT 🙁 interested in picking up the baton

[@brainsareus]

It's their life...

[@Evilkitty64]

@@brainsareus true

[@SpiralBreeze]

That’s a shame, I’m teaching my 12 year old son all his favorite recipes.

[@jacluv7862]

They should learn while their grandparents are still alive.

[@Evilkitty64]

@@SpiralBreeze Yes that's great!, they should be doing the same.

[@ericfriend7167]

I bought frozen dumplings this morning :(

[@dongeunshin940]

1:45 This family is Korean judging by their traditional clothes they're wearing.

[@phaedrabacker2004]

I like Dumplin.

[@alfababy7038]

i took a dumpling this morning.

[@dalekelly7639]

Bon appetit!

[@AriannaAyers]

Apparently, Tim Ho Wan NYC is not good anymore. A lot of bad reviews now, the food and service.

[@stanleycoleman]

I remember the ones i made as a kid were so ugly and deformed looking 😂

[@robincorprew9007]

But I bet it still tastes good!

[@kareneverett125]

YUMMMM !!!!

[@user-rw5rj8ll4n]

Dumpling just is north of China tradition. Most area of China not make dumplings.

[@chrism2876]

But why does this look like a production from the 1990s?

[@robertadams5479]

Chris M ???? Explain

[@t.j.m3987]

Gas pockets😃

[@commonlink_]

Reeee

[@nathanielsantoso2173]

im sorry im chinese but i think going back and forth just to pick up lunch from your house is just a big waste of time!! what are microwaves for???

[@minecraftsteve2504]

Me here waiting for the section on mental illness lmao

[@mjohnson4568]

This helps too! Lol🤗

[@minecraftsteve2504]

@@mjohnson4568 oh yeah! Most definitely.
A nice batch of dumplings certainly help haha

[@FloridaMan69.]

I gotta take a dump

[@michellerjackson5776]

Looking for negative attention..What a pig.