dump·ling

/ˈdəmplin'g/

noun

A small savory ball of dough (usually made with suet) that may be boiled, fried, or baked in a casserole.

Synonyms: perogie, wonton, knish, matzo ball, doughboy, potsticker, gnocchi, kreplach

Dumpling History

Chinese dumplings are far more symbolic than simply a delicious morsel. They have a unique history and are culturally intangible food item that is one of the most widely loved and popular foods in China and around the world. Judy passes on this Chinese tradition through her dumpling-making classes.

Some interesting facts include:

  • Chinese dumplings are thought to date back to the Eastern Han (AD 25 - 220)

  • Chinese dumplings are one of the most important foods during Chinese New Year and other Chinese holidays and festivals

  • Traditionally, family members get together to make dumplings on the eve of the Lunar New Year

  • The shape of Chinese dumplings is similar to ancient gold or silver ingots, and represents wealth and good fortune

  • The fillings vary from region to region, but all of Judy's ingredients are organic, free-range, and local

Making dumplings is a bonding, zen, and fun experience for individuals, families, friends, team-building with colleagues, dinner parties and much more. Judy can customize experiences to suit any age group and group size.

*And if you have a dog, dogs are also welcome to attend Judy’s dumpling workshops.

Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Dumplings
Take Judy Lam Maxwell Masterclass Dumplings Workshop. Learn how to make your own dumplings and after you get to enjoy your dumplings with a nice glass of white wine.

Dumpling WorkshopS & Socials

We'll learn to make authentic Chinese dumplings with Judy, who is also known as the Dumpling Diva. First, Judy will discuss the ingredients used for Cantonese-style home cooking and where to buy them. Second, she will show you how to make dumplings. Then we get to eat them.

It's a lot of fun!

Judy Lam Maxwell offers a Historical Chinatown Tour and Dimsum Tour. Enjoy an assorted dimsum dishes like steamed dumplings, sesame balls, fried shrimp rolls, and siu mai, served with dipping sauces. Items may vary and catered specifically.

Walk, Talk
& Dim Sum

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Masterclass
Dumplings

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Dumpling HOp
& Cocktails

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Date Night idea - Learn how to make Dumplings at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass dumplings. There are plates with dumplings and small bowls on the table, and some items in the background include a coat on a stand, lights, and a large window.
Plate of cooked dumplings with dipping sauces and tongs on a wooden table from one of Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Dumpling Workshop
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Two cast iron skillets filled with uncooked dumplings on a wooden table at Judy Lam Maxwells Masterclass Workshop
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Four people eating dumplings at a round wooden table in a restaurant at Judy Lam Maxwells Masterclass Workshop
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Four people sitting at a restaurant table with plates and glasses, two women and two men, at Judy Lam Maxwells Masterclass Workshop
A blue and white patterned plate arranged in a circle with several cooked dumplings or gyoza, some with a slight golden brown sear, on a gray surface at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
A black frying pan filled with raw, half-moon shaped dumplings, some white and some light brown, ready to be cooked at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
A white bowl filled with cooked potstickers or dumplings, arranged with the crispy, browned side facing up at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
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A man and woman learning how to prepare dumplings at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
A man and woman sitting at a round booth table in a restaurant at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
A plate of cooked dumplings on a white counter in a restaurant with a modern interior, wooden tables, and empty dining tables set with plates and glasses. At one of Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
A plate of fried dumplings garnished with edible flower petals on a blue decorated plate, on a wooden table at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
Four people sitting at a dining table in a restaurant at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop.
A man sitting at a wooden table at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
Three people learning to make homemade dumplings at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
A black frying pan containing cooked green dumplings, on a wooden table at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
Two people standing behind a wooden kitchen island learning how to make dumplings at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
A family of six sitting around a dinner table in a restaurant, with plates of food and drinks on the table, smiling at the camera at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Workshop
Group of women making dumplings in a kitchen or dining area, with some women filling and shaping the dumplings at Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Team Building Workshop
A man is preparing dumplings in a kitchen while participating in Judy Lam Maxwell's Masterclass Virtual Workshop
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More Information

Please contact Judy for inquiries and bookings.

Email: judy@chinatowngirl.com
Phone: +1 604-418-8560

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