You’ll need it when you meet your son’s girlfriend
Remember that dumpling scene in Crazy Rich Asians? Rachel Chu (played by Constance Wu) is invited to a family gathering at Ah Ma’s house. While the family members sit around the long marble table in an assembly line, filling and perfecting their dumpling folds, Nick’s mother, Eleanor Young (played by Michelle Yeoh) uses the opportunity to passive-aggressively tell her that she isn’t worthy.
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We’re not encouraging this behaviour of course—but the notion of a family-only dumpling wrapping session now feels like it should be a staple in every notable Singaporean family. And if you didn’t inherit a family dumpling recipe from Ah Ma, don’t worry, the grande dame of Singapore cooking Violet Oon has got you covered.
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