Wontons (馄饨) and Siu Mai (燒賣)

These classic dumplings come with a whole universe of possibilities - I'm going to show you how to make two iconic Cantonese dumplings from one base recipe.

You’ll find trays of wontons (often written ‘wan tan’) and siu mai in almost every Asian supermarket freezer, however they come with a surprisingly hefty price. My local sells them for about £6 for a…