Autumn is the time to eat dumplings.
Liqiu is the 13th of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar. The beginning of autumn marks the end of summer and the beginning of fall. In many parts of China, people have an interesting tradition of eating dumplings on the day of Autumn.
Eating dumplings has a long history and rich cultural connotation in China. It is said that the custom of eating dumplings originated in the ancient northern region. The ancients believed that dumplings were shaped like ancient gold and silver ingots, symbolizing wealth and good luck. Therefore, people ate dumplings on the day of Autumn in the hope of bringing luck and fortune. In addition to symbolizing wealth and good luck, eating dumplings has other meanings. Dumplings are usually filled with meat, vegetables or other ingredients wrapped in a skin that is full of shape. This also symbolizes a good harvest and abundance.
Three Fortunate Fillings for Dumplings in Autumn
1, Sanshui Filling
First, there is the Sanshui Filling, which consists of a mixture of shrimp, pork and chives. The color and flavor of the three fresh fillings are excellent, the sweetness of the shrimp, the tenderness of the pork and the freshness of the chives are blended with each other, which makes people's appetites increase greatly. Moreover, shrimp signifies good luck in life, pork represents abundance and good fortune, and chives symbolize wealth and longevity. So eating dumplings filled with three fresh ingredients can bring good luck and wealth.
2. Pork Filling
Mixed with pork, green onion, ginger, garlic and seasonings. The combination of fat and meat from the panko makes for a rich, mouth-watering flavor. The seasoning of green onion, ginger and garlic makes the dumplings more delicious and tasty. And since pancetta is a symbol of harvest and reunion in traditional Chinese culture, eating dumplings with this filling signifies family harmony, reunion and happiness.
3, leek filling
Mixed by leeks and dried tofu. Fresh leeks are fragrant and mouth-watering. And the tender texture of dried tofu complements the fresh flavor of leeks.