If pleated dumplings are a bit intimidating, or you don't have shop-bought wrappers, you can make dumplings from eggs. It's as simple as making an omelette, and perfect for using up leftover veg ...

I use the word “Asian” loosely in this recipe because the dish is a mishmash of flavours from a variety of countries. The pork belly seasonings can be Chinese or Japanese, the fried shallots ...