There's an illegal market being run through the Chinese messaging app WeChat. The product? Dumplings and other authentic cuisine from China.
The tradition of purchasing home-cooked food that's hard to find commercially isn't a new one, but the advent of social media is changing the landscape.
The sale of home-cooked foods is prohibited by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, but for many, it's a more appealing option. Even if it means going through the sometimes rigorous vetting process of a home-based chef trying to protect herself from legal troubles.
Despite the underground element of the WeChat market, customer demand is so high that some home-based chefs can't keep up with their orders.
Reporter, David Pierson looked into the WeChat home cooked food market for the L.A. Times and joined Take Two with more details.
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