Five Dumpling Styles That Connect Chefs to Their Heritage and Channel Tradition

Dumplings may not be the most stylish bites, but they might be the most comforting. At their heart, they are dough wrapped around a filling. But for Fanfan Cheng, chef/founder of Little Karp in Richmond, B.C., “they’re not just a dish—they’re a story, a connection to my heritage, and a way to share my family’s traditions with the community. Dumplings symbolize togetherness, celebration, and the...