Culinary Class & Dumpling Making at Maine Tasting Center
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Casual physical activity, suitable for most fitness levels
Overview
Discover the art of Chinese dumpling making with a Maine twist at the Maine Tasting Center. Join a hands-on class that will elevate your culinary skills and fill you with delicious bites!
Chinese Dumplings with a Maine Twist
All Ages • 3.5 Hours • $75 • Learn the art of folding dumplings with Knead & Nosh
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About This Adventure
Dive into the art of Chinese dumpling making with chef Jeff Mao in this hands-on class! Using locally sourced Maine ingredients, you'll craft three types of dumpling dough and fillings, mastering various folding techniques. Enjoy your delicious creations with a beverage in the Tasting Room, making for a memorable culinary experience.
A hands-on exploration of Chinese-style dumpling artistry, featuring locally sourced ingredients
Duration
3.5 hours Class length includes time to enjoy an included drink in the Tasting Room after the class
Rates
Non-Member: $75 MFBEC Member: $63.75
Our members save 15% on their class registrations! Learn more about membership benefits and sign up at www.mfbec.org.
2025 Dates
- Sunday, June 8
- Sunday, August 10
- Sunday, October 12
About
Let’s make dumplings! Join instructor Jeff Mao to learn about – and make – a variety of Chinese dumpling styles using Maine ingredients from local farms and producers. Try your hand at making three different kinds of dumpling dough with Maine Grains flour – and then use those doughs to make three kinds of dumplings: steamed, boiled and steam-fried. Mix up some pork and shrimp filling and learn a variety of folding techniques before cooking up your dumpling creations. And, of course, spend a little time making dipping sauces to accompany them! Enjoy some of your dumplings as an afternoon snack alongside an included beverage in the Tasting Room after class - or pack them up and take them home to share with family and friends.
We'll provide all the ingredients, materials and equipment, plus recipe sheets and product lists to take home. This class is held in our Learning Center and taught by Jeff Mao of Knead & Nosh.
About Jeff Mao
Jeff Mao runs Knead and Nosh as a passion project, teaching engaging online cooking and baking classes with a special focus on foods that incorporate doughs in one form or another: breads, pasta, dumplings, and more.
Jeff is an avid home cook and baker who has been consuming food media for decades going back to PBS shows like Yan Can Cook and the Great Chefs to the early days of the Food Network and now the modern Internet media. He recently published his first cookbook, Essential Chinese Hot Pot Cookbook.
This class is generously sponsored by Maine Grains, serving bakers, brewers, chefs and families freshly-milled, organic and heritage grains sourced from the Northeast. !Maine Grains Logo
Adventure Tips
Prepare to get hands-on
Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to knead and fold dumplings throughout the class.
Bring your appetite
Come hungry — you'll be tasting the dumplings you make along with local beverages.
Arrive early
Arrive a few minutes before the scheduled class start to settle in and meet the chef.
Ask questions
Engage with the chef to learn tips and tricks for perfect dumplings at home.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Northern cardinals
- Eastern gray squirrels
History
Maine's rich maritime history influences the region's diverse culinary scene, inspiring innovative twists like this dumpling class.
Conservation
The Maine Tasting Center emphasizes sustainability by sourcing ingredients locally and minimizing waste.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothing
Wear clothes that can handle flour and folding activities to stay comfortable.
Apron
To keep your clothes clean during the hands-on cooking process.
Notebook and pen
For taking notes on techniques and recipes.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated while cooking and tasting.