Introduction –
Did you always want to try the traditional Cantonese cuisine, especially the hugely popular Crystal dumplings? The Art of Dumplings, an Asian restaurant in Delhi, serves the largest variety of dumplings in India. You can find a wide range of Pan-Asian cuisines along with dumplings from all across the world here.
One of their specialties is creating traditional and contemporary flavor dumplings, including Crystal Dumplings. TAOD’s extensive menu consists of ‘Har Gow’ from China, ‘Gyoza’ from Japan, empanadas from Argentina, ‘Mandoo’ from Korea, and many more different kinds of dumplings.
If you always wanted to explore food from different cultures, TAOD is for you.
Etymology of Crystal Dumplings
Crystal dumplings, commonly known as ‘Har Gow’, are one kind of traditional Cantonese dumpling that gets its name from its translucent wrappers. Originally created in Guangzhou, a port city in China in the 20th century, crystal dumpling’s aesthetic style and flavor spread across the country through Chinese traders.
Crystal dumplings were especially made during the Lunar New Year because it symbolizes wealth and prosperity in Chinese culture. This cantonese dumpling exterior takes on a translucent look when steamed, thus giving the name crystal dumplings.
As you can see the inner fillings clearly through the translucent wrapper after it’s been steamed, it makes it more appealing aesthetically, which led to the rapid popularity of Crystal dumplings.
Traditional Preparation of ‘Har Gow’ at TAOD
The Art of Dumplings’ culinary chefs craft the crystal dumplings, or ‘har gow’ in house. The external wrapper is made from tapioca starch to get the translucent skin when steamed. The wrappers are filled with a variety of fillings. Traditionally, fillings in crystal dumplings consist of prawns, carrots, spinach, seasoned pork, and shiitake mushrooms.
Our scenery experts created two varieties of crustal dumplings at TAOD.
- Traditional Har Gow: Prawn-fillings: You can either try ‘har gow’ filled with succulent prawns seasoned and chopped finely along with bamboo sprouts. With the bamboo sprouts, you get a texture and crunch along with the natural sweetness of the prawns as you bite into it.
- Contemporary Crystal Dumplings: For all the vegetarian dumpling lovers out there, you can try water chestnut and asparagus-filled crystal dumplings too.
- Sides: With a drizzle of sesame oil on the dumpling, it helps enhance the flavor of the dumplings.
‘Art On The Plate’ At The Art Of Dumplings
TAOD, an Asian restaurant in Delhi, is a gourmet restaurant serving 99 varieties of dumplings. Whether you are new to Asian cuisines or an expert, you enter this place to experience a fine dining restaurant serving art on its plates.
From distinct flavors to exquisitely crafted dumplings, The Art of Dumplings serves art on the plate. Their expert chefs have learned the art of crafting dumplings and plating them to perfection, so it’s a treat for both your tongue and eyes.
TAOD: An Asian Restaurant At The Heart Of Delhi
Popular Connaught Place hosts ‘The Art of Dumplings’ where you can try your fill of crystal dumplings and other Asian delicacies. You can find a hand-picked menu with dishes from Japan, China, and Thailand.
A menu full of dumplings from different parts of the world is waiting to be discovered by you at TAOD.
