Oldboy - Dumplings

Author: Jenn de la Vega, Clara Park
Published: Mon 02 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://thecinemachefs.simplecast.com/episodes/oldboy-dumplings-qCQYVt9L

Jenn and Clara discuss Dae-su’s first, last, and only meal while imprisoned in Oldboy: fried dumplings. They dive deep into the storied global history of dumplings and debate what makes a great dumpling, from the optimal filling to the proper thickness of skin and which cooking technique reigns supreme.

Chapters

0:34 About Oldboy

3:40 Egg Films

6:58 Where are the dumplings in Oldboy?

12:23 What are dumplings? Plus, some history.

15:26 Randwiches lore

16:47 How we make dumplings

21:48 The ideal frying temperature

23:53 Troubleshooting

24:58 Our favorite dipping sauces

27:08 Order of operations and what is the best dumpling size?

27:27 Our favorite dumpling shapes