Jiaozi is one of the traditional cuisines in China, and its origin can be traced back to the Han Dynasty more than 2,000 years ago. According to historical records, in order to resist the cold, people at that time wrapped meat stuffing in dough and cooked it, forming the present jiaozi. Jiaozi is named after its shape like an ingot, and it has been passed down to this day because of its delicacy.

make dumplings

Jiaozi needs to prepare flour, meat stuffing, onion and ginger. First, stir flour and water into dough, then roll the dough into thin skin and cut it into small pieces with a knife for later use. Then, add seasonings such as onion, ginger and salt into the meat stuffing and stir well, then wrap the stuffing in a thin bag and knead it into a half-moon shape. Finally, put jiaozi in boiling water and cook it, and you can eat it.

How to eat jiaozi?

Jiaozi can be eaten with soy sauce, vinegar and other seasonings, or it can be cooked into jiaozi soup in soup. In the north of China, the traditional festival of eating jiaozi is the winter solstice, and people will get together to wrap jiaozi on this day to celebrate this festival. In addition, jiaozi is also one of the traditional foods during the Spring Festival in China, symbolizing reunion and a bright future.

All kinds of jiaozi.

With the passage of time, many varieties have appeared in jiaozi. For example, fried dumplings, pot stickers and so on. These jiaozi are not only unique in taste, but also different from traditional jiaozi. In addition, there are some local jiaozi, such as wonton in Sichuan and rice noodles crossing the bridge in Yunnan. These foods also have their own characteristics and are worth a try.

final result

Both traditional jiaozi and variant jiaozi are important parts of China's food culture. While enjoying the delicious food, you can also feel the profoundness of China culture. Let's taste jiaozi together and feel the unique charm of China cuisine.