From a nutritional point of view, the combination of meat and vegetables is conducive to the balanced absorption of various nutrients; the combination of various ingredients satisfies the palate of the eater; and the filling is finely chopped, which is good for digestion. The nutritional value of dumplings, as well as its traditional culture and special symbolism, make it the "national food".
Dumplings are not only a delicacy in China, but also a part of Chinese culture, a delicious snack for every family, and a must-have on New Year's Eve, expressing people's aspirations and demands for a better life.
Origin of DumplingsDumplings evolved from wontons. During its long development, it was known by many names, such as "Jiewan", "Bianshi", "Dumpling Bait", "Fanjiao In ancient times, it was known as "Jiewan", "Bianshi", "Dumpling Bait", "Fanjiao", etc. Three Kingdoms period called "crescent-shaped wontons", the North and South Dynasties period called "wontons", the Tang Dynasty called dumplings "supine crescent-shaped wontons", the Song Dynasty is called "angle", the Yuan Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty, and the United States, the United States, the United States and other countries.
Dumplings originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty and were first created by Zhang Zhongjing, a native of Dengzhou, Henan Province, in the Eastern Han Dynasty. At that time, dumplings were used for medicinal purposes, and Zhang Zhongjing wrapped some cold-expelling herbs in the dough to cure illnesses (mutton, pepper, etc.) and avoid frostbite on the ears of patients.