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The Art of Chinese Dumplings

What are dumplings?

Dumplings, or jiaozi in Chinese, are a kind of

stuffed food made of thin and elastic dough wrappers

and various fillings. Dumplings are usually boiled or

steamed, and sometimes fried or baked. Dumplings are

a traditional and popular food in China, especially in

northern regions. They are also eaten in many other

Asian countries, such as Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and

Nepal.

The history of dumplings

The history of dumplings dates back to ancient

times, more than 1800 years ago. According to legend,

dumplings were invented by Zhang Zhongjing, a famous

doctor in the Han dynasty. He saw many poor people

suffering from frostbite on their ears in winter. He

decided to make a special soup with lamb meat, medicinal

herbs, and dough wrappers shaped like ears. He gave the

soup to the people for free, and cured their frostbite.

The soup was called “quhan jiaoer tang”, which means

“ear-shaped soup to dispel cold”. Later, people

simplified the soup and made it into dumplings, which

they ate on the winter solstice and the New Year’s Eve

to commemorate Zhang Zhongjing’s kindness and to wish

for good health and fortune.

The culture of dumplings

Dumplings have a rich and diverse culture in China.

They symbolize many things, such as reunion, happiness,

prosperity, and luck. People eat dumplings on important

occasions, such as festivals, birthdays, weddings, and

farewells. Dumplings are also a way of expressing love

and care. Families and friends often gather together

to make dumplings, and share their stories and feelings.

Sometimes, people put coins, dates, or chestnuts inside

the dumplings, and whoever gets them will have good luck,

sweetness, or fertility. Dumplings are also a

reflection of regional diversity. Different places

have different styles of dumplings, such as shape, size,

filling, and sauce. For example, Beijing dumplings are

usually crescent-shaped and filled with pork and

cabbage, and served with vinegar and garlic. Shanghai

dumplings are smaller and filled with pork and soup,

and served with ginger and vinegar. Sichuan dumplings

are spicy and filled with beef and vegetables, and

served with chili oil and sesame paste.

The art of dumplings

Making dumplings is an art that requires skill,

creativity, and patience. The first step is to make the

dough, which is usually made of wheat flour and water.

The dough should be kneaded well and rested for a while.

The second step is to make the filling, which can be

anything from meat, seafood, vegetables, cheese, to

fruits. The filling should be seasoned well and mixed

evenly. The third step is to make the wrappers, which

are thin and round pieces of dough. The wrappers should

be rolled out evenly and thinly, but not too thin to

break. The fourth step is to wrap the dumplings, which

is the most challenging and fun part. The wrapper should

be filled with a proper amount of filling, and then

sealed with different pleats and patterns. The shape

of the dumpling can vary from crescent, triangle, ingot,

flower, to animal. The fifth step is to cook the

dumplings, which can be boiled, steamed, fried, or

baked. The dumplings should be cooked until they float

on the water or turn golden on the pan. The sixth step

is to enjoy the dumplings, which can be dipped in

various sauces, such as vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil,

or sesame paste. The dumplings should be eaten while

they are hot and juicy, and savored with every bite.

The beauty of dumplings

Dumplings are not only delicious, but also

beautiful. They are a feast for the eyes, the mouth,

and the soul. They are a representation of Chinese

culture, history, and aesthetics. They are a

manifestation of human ingenuity, diversity, and

harmony. They are a celebration of life, joy, and love.

Dumplings are more than just food, they are art.