What is steamed dumplings?
Shaomai originated in the Yuan Dynasty and was born and raised in China with a long history. Now it is found in the north and south of China. In Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong and Guangxi, people call it Shaomai, while in Beijing and other places, it is called steamed dumplings. Pingtan Shao Shao Shao is similar to North Shao Shao Shao, but the materials and preparation methods are different. Firstly, the sweet potato and potato powder are processed into vermicelli, and crab roe, shrimp, laver and diced fresh meat are selected to be fried with seasoning, then the stuffing is put into the skin, kneaded into the shape of cabbage, and steamed in a vertical cage. It is fragrant and delicious, and has the advantages of steamed buns and pot stickers. It is often used as a banquet dish by the people. There are many explanations about the origin of the word steamed dumplings. One way of saying it is: in the early years, steamed dumplings was sold in teahouses. Diners ate hot steamed dumplings while drinking thick brick tea or all kinds of lobular tea, so steamed dumplings was also called "selling", which means "selling"; It is also said that because the edge of steamed dumplings is slightly wrinkled like a flower, it is also called "slightly beautiful", which means "burning beautiful while burning"; There is also a saying that steamed dumplings was originally called Cuozibao because of its indecent name. It was renamed steamed dumplings because of its edge like a fast-maturing ear of wheat. Nowadays, steamed dumplings has become a delicious staple food, so it is commonly called "steamed dumplings". As early as three years in Qianlong, Wang of Beijingli Village, Fushan County opened a Fushan steamed dumplings Pavilion in Xianyukou, outside Qianmen, Beijing, and made fried triangles and various famous dishes. On New Year's Eve, Gan Long returned from a private visit to Tongzhou and went to Fushan steamed dumplings Pavilion to eat steamed dumplings. The steamed dumplings stuffing here is soft and fragrant, oily but not greasy, white and crystal clear, like jade pomegranate. After a long meal, he was full of praise. After returning to the palace, he personally wrote the three characters "All in one place" and ordered people to make a plaque and send it to Fushan steamed dumplings Pavilion. Since then, the steamed dumplings Pavilion has gained great fame and doubled its value.