Mackerel dumplings are delicious.

First of all, the filling of the Spanish mackerel dumplings is made from fresh Spanish mackerel, which has a delicious taste and delicate meat. Spanish mackerel is rich in high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals and other nutrients, and has a good nourishing effect on the human body. At the same time, Spanish mackerel meat is firm, easy to remove the thorns, smooth and tender, very suitable for making dumplings.

Secondly, the production process of Spanish mackerel dumplings is very delicate. The production process requires the use of high-quality flour to make the dumpling skin, and when rolling out the skin, you need to master the thickness and toughness to ensure that the dumpling skin's texture and resistance to cooking. The filling should be seasoned according to the characteristics of the Spanish mackerel to emphasize its fresh taste. When the dumplings are cooked properly, they will taste even better when cooked with the special seasoning.

Finally, the deliciousness of Spanish mackerel dumplings is also related to personal taste. Different people can choose different seasonings and combinations to make mackerel dumplings according to their own taste preferences. Some people like to add some vegetables or seasonings to the filling to increase the taste and nutritional value; while others prefer the original taste of mackerel.

Origin of Mackerel Dumplings:

It is said that the origin of mackerel dumplings is related to Qin Shi Huang. After unifying the six kingdoms, Qin Shi Huang went to Rongcheng, the easternmost part of the Shandong Peninsula, in search of the elixir of immortality. He was very fond of eating sea fish, but was afraid that others would set him up, so he hated fish spines very much. Many cooks annoyed Emperor Qin Shi Huang by failing to handle fish spines properly, and their lives were cut short for nothing. Once when it was the turn of a chef to cook a fish dish, he was afraid of being killed because of the fish spines, and when he was at a loss, he slammed the back of his knife hard at a Spanish mackerel.

The chef thought to himself as he smashed the fish, "Instead of being killed, it would be better to be given the excuse that he could not cook the fish soup." The fish was smashed, and the spines were revealed. At this time, the eunuch to invite meals, the chef in a hurry, the fish spines out of the hand, in the fish with some seasoning, and some flour wrapped into dumplings, cooked and let the eunuch to Qin Shi Huang. Qin Shi Huang ate the Spanish mackerel dumplings, even mouth good, the chef was also blessed. From then on, Spanish mackerel dumplings began to be popular in Rongcheng area.

In addition, the popularity of Spanish mackerel dumplings is also inextricably linked to local culture and customs. In the coastal areas of China, fishermen have been fishing for a long time for a living and have special feelings and knowledge about seafood. They make seafood into various kinds of delicacies in their own unique way, and one of the most popular ones is Spanish mackerel dumplings. In some local festivals and celebrations, Spanish mackerel dumplings have become one of the essential delicacies and one of the best gifts for people to give to each other.