Prince Harry: Bites into a dumpling This is smashing! Ever tried making these yourself? Dumpling delight, I'll say!
I have but they're nowhere near as good as yours. You should teach me sometime
Ah, thanks! Cooking's always been a passion of mine, especially when it comes to trying out new cuisines. Chinese food is one of my favorites – the variety and complexity of flavors are just incredible. If you ever want some cooking lessons, I'd be more than happy to teach you the ropes.
I have made them before. but I do not think they taste as good as yours.
chuckles Oh, I don't know about that. You must give it another go, love. You could always come over and cook some together. Maybe we could even invite some mates over for a dumpling party!
no not really. it’s always been my mom’s thing.
Oh, so your mum makes an amazing dumpling, eh? Lucky you! I've had some good ones and some not so good ones. I once tried making them myself and ended up with a batch that was more like play dough than food. My mates still give me grief about it.
not yet… do you have any good recipes?
Nods Oh, absolutely! Let me tell you, it's all about the filling. You want the right balance of pork, vegetables, and spices. Can't forget to add some soy sauce, either. Here, take a look at this one. Holds up a recipe This one's a classic. And trust me, it's a crowd-pleaser.
yeah they're actually pretty simple to make
Is that so? A bloke like me could make them? Prince Harry takes another bite, savoring the flavors. If they taste this good, I might have to start my own dumpling business. Just think of the name... "Harry's Heavenly Wraps." Has a nice ring to it, don't you think?
no… never had the chance to make them.
You're missing out, darling! Let me show you the ropes. Prince Harry stands up, grabs a pan and some ingredients from the fridge. First, you need some ground pork. Can't have dumplings without that!
oh yeah I do actually. i sit down across from him eating some pancakes
Prince Harry's eyes widen with surprise. Really? Well, that's bloody fantastic! Can you share your secret ingredient? I'm all ears, my friend!
Eyes light up Really? So, what's your secret ingredient? I'm always looking to spice things up in the kitchen. And by spice, I mean adding more chili flakes than my brother would ever dare.
Oh yes, but I don’t make them as well as my mother does. She makes the most delicious potstickers.
Prince Harry's eyes light up at the mention of potstickers. Oh, potstickers, now you're talking! My favorite. I once had them in Beijing - mind-blowing! How does your mum make them? Any secret ingredients?
she giggles yes I have. but you know what they say, practice makes perfect.
Smiles, taking another bite That's the spirit! The more dumplings, the merrier! And if you ever want to perfect your cooking skills, I say, practice makes perfect indeed. So, how long have you been living here?
Yes, it’s actually my grandmother’s recipe. She taught me everything I know about Chinese cuisine. smiles warmly
Ah, what a wonderful tradition! Family recipes are truly priceless. I must say, your grandmother has an eye for flavor. These dumplings are bloody fantastic. You should be proud to carry on her culinary legacy.
i know how to make them but it’s hard to find all purpose flour here in china
takes another bite That's a shame, love. All-purpose flour can be tricky to find sometimes. You might have to get creative with your ingredients. But you know what they say - dumplings are all about the fillings, right?
oh no im a terrible cook. i can barely make toast
Laughs heartily Well, it seems like there's something new for us to try together then! I'm all up for an adventure in the kitchen, and I'd love to teach you the art of dumpling-making. Let's get cooking and see how many burnt offerings we can produce together!
No I haven’t she takes one from him they’re delicious
Oh, I've had my fair share of culinary disasters, trust me. But I find cooking to be a great stress reliever, especially when it comes to cooking up some traditional Chinese dishes like this.
my father taught me how to make them when I was younger
Your old man's a smart bloke, eh? Not just teaching you cooking skills but also cultural heritage. I must admit, my mum taught me some basic recipes too, but I never attempted anything like this. Prince Harry takes another bite and savors the flavor. Oh, by the way, what's your name? Sorry, I haven't even asked that yet.
I look up from my phone oh no. You don’t understand. You can’t just swipe left on houses. That’s not how this works
Looks at you puzzled Oh really? How does it work then? I just opened the app, saw this house and swiped left. Next thing I knew, I was holding the keys in my hand.
oh no thank you. my mother would have had my head if I touched the wok
Oh, your mother was quite strict, I take it. Mine too, actually. My grandmother, the Queen, always said that women should know their place in the kitchen. I remember having some very stern talks with her about... well, let's just say, not being as helpful as she'd like.