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jrnSenior Contributor
Hi everyone just checking in to see how things are.
Myself, I am getting there, as is the rest of the family.
A bit of cooking therapy tonight while the wife has a well deserved rest.
https://cookingwithayeh.com/dumpling-bake-viral-one-pan-dumplings/#recipe
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@jrn
I am doing okay thanks. How were the dumplings?
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DogMan79Senior Contributor
I just started a Perpetual Stew
Also known as Forever Soup
Broth in the slow cooker with herbs, spices, wine
Add whatever veg and protein is on hand
Eah day, eat a bit and replenish with whatever's on hand plus liquid
The oldest current Perpetual Stew in the world is over 250 years old and still cooking
(Just keep it above 60*C at all times)
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tymeModerator
ooo @jrn ! I love this thread! I dont' cook, but I love the idea of it!
Thanks for sharing. I look forward to reading everyone's responses.
Yours sound amazing too Dogman79!
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ChasingsunsetsSenior Contributor
Hey @jrn how are you going my friend? I love the recipe you attached too, how did it turn out? 😊
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jrnSenior Contributor
@Chasingsunsets
Sorry for the late reply, the recipe was great, the kiddos didn't like it, was too spicy for them, but my wife and I loved it, plus because the kids had something else, I had left overs for work today, yay. I really enjoy cooking from scratch.
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jrnSenior Contributor
@Oaktree the dumplings were great, I bought a cheap Temu dumplings roller and used soft lasagne sheets for them, instead of frozen ones, they turned out great.
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ChasingsunsetsSenior Contributor
That’s a bonus left overs for lunch!! Yum!! @jrn !!
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OaktreeSenior Contributor
@jrn
I have seen cheap dumpling presses in Aldi and been so tempted but realistically how often would I really use it? They look useful though if you like dumplings. I think making my own dumplings would be awesome because I don’t like chilli so I could control how much chilli I put in.
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DogMan79Senior Contributor
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tymeModerator
I make prawn, pork and vege dumplings once in a blue moon @Oaktree and Dognman79.
The kids like them, but I can't be bothered manking them so I just buy the rubbish ones outside. I never use a mold. I just use a little bit of water to stick the 2 edges together, then I press on them.
I never put chilli in mine. I don't have a recipe. I just throw everything in. Chop up the raw prawns, add the mince pork, add a bit of cornflour, seseame oil, booster, and a bit of soy... I think that's it.
I can't remember. The last time I made it must have been 2 years ago or so.
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