Sticky rice dumplings (Shanghai shao mai)

One of the great thrills of visiting Shanghai is discovering the city’s myriad street foods. They’re cheap, easy to find and different ones appear at various times of the day, making the city a veritable smorgasbord of casual-dining options. These sturdy dumplings make their appearance in the morning and are eagerly scoffed for breakfast or as a quick snack. They are slightly fiddly – but rewarding – to make so don’t worry if yours aren’t as perfectly shaped as a Shanghai vendor’s. They’ll still taste fantastic.