I came home from class today and my host grandma (my waipo) was making chao shou (if I understood her correctly). 

It is kind of like gyoza, or a dumpling with meat inside and it is amazing! It was so good I ate a huge bowl of it despite my gluten intolerance.

She let me help make it, which was a surprise! Chinese culture is extremely hospitable and giving. For the last two weeks, I have not been allowed to help clean or cook no matter how many times I offer because I am the guest of the house. It is a very humbling experience. So, today I was super excited when I was allowed to help roll up the meat inside these little dough squares with chopsticks, then watch her throw it in the boiling water.