Preparing the jiaozi filling
In this online lesson, Chef Meilan Kao shows you how to prepare a juicy beef filling for traditional jiaozi using authentic Chinese ingredients.
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Lesson details
Jiaozi are hearty, crescent-shaped dumplings from northern China - a comfort food often made by hand during family celebrations and festivals.
In this online lesson, Chef Meilan Kao teaches you how to prepare a juicy beef filling with classic seasonings and techniques used in traditional Chinese kitchens.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Preparing the jiaozi filling
- How to create a beef-based filling using spring onion and zucchini
- Why Chinese salt and sesame oil are essential flavor boosters
- How to mix ingredients for a moist and well-balanced texture
- The importance of resting the filling for better results
Instructor

Meilan Kao is a third-generation dim sum chef and creative culinary director of the globally loved Royal China restaurants. Born into a family that helped introduce Cantonese cuisine to London, Meilan has made it her mission to honor tradition while...
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