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Lunar New Year / Dumpling Folding

Dumpling Folding

Children fold simple dumplings using ready-made wrappers and a filling, learning a Lunar New Year food tradition.

How to run it

  1. Wash hands and set out wrappers, filling and water.
  2. Demonstrate how to fill and fold a dumpling.
  3. Children fill and fold their own.
  4. An adult cooks the dumplings and lets them cool.

You will need

  • dumpling wrappers
  • filling
  • water bowls
  • plates
Make it easier or harderYounger children can fill wrappers; older children can try pleated folds.
SafetyCheck allergies and dietary needs, follow food hygiene and only adults cook the dumplings.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Children learn about another culture through food preparation.

Fits these theme days

Lunar New YearCooking DayJunior Chef ChallengeCulture Celebration DayMooncake Festival

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