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Dumplings vs. machines: Inside China’s latest food fight

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By Chris Lau and Joyce Jiang, CNN Hong Kong/Beijing (CNN) — The making of dim sum — the bite-sized delicacies hailing from southern China — is all about craftsmanship. Take har gow, or shrimp dumplings, for example: finely chopped ingredients placed on translucent wheat starch wrappers, sealed with just the right amount of finger pressure to ensure they can hold up in the steamer but also don’t feel too starchy when eaten. There’s also siu mai (…

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Dumplings vs. machines: Inside China’s latest food fight

Restaurants in Guangzhou must now prove their dim sum is made by hand as the southern Chinese city tries to save a traditional culture and its culinary reputation.

28 days ago·Atlanta, United States

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