House of Dumplings

From Asian Report 28 May 2013

Old fashioned handmade dumplings delivered by cargo bicycle: growing up in Hong Kong she came from a dynasty of chefs excelling in Chinese cuisine. As a teenager she desired to be a wind surfer, however a fateful trip to New Zealand and the eventual lure of her mother’s homemade dumplings changed her destiny forever. From humble beginnings as a dishwasher to running her own bourgeoning business, she’s now known as the Dumpling Queen of Wellington. Lynda meets the entrepreneurial Vicky Ha of the House of Dumplings.

Rolling the pasta skin to perfect thickness

Chef Doug Vaeau and the Korean black sesame and beef dumplings.

Handmaking hundreds!

The dumplings pre steaming

Prep for steaming

Old fashioned steamers

A tasty selection of old fashioned and handmade dumplings

Ready to eat!

Homemade sauces mother's secret recipe

Cool transport! Vicky's cargo bike.

Vicky being delivered by her partner Thomas.

Lynda being delivered!

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