Taste the unique charm of Fujian traditional food--Fujian Thousand Miles Wontons

History of Fujian Thousand Miles Wontons

Fujian Thousand Miles Wontons is one of the traditional snacks of Fujian Province, originating from Fuzhou City, with a history of hundreds of years. According to legend, the birthplace of Fujian Thousand Miles Wontons is Sanfang Qixiang in Gulou District of Fuzhou City, where residents started making wontons during the Qing Dynasty. As time passed, Fujian Chirichang wontons gradually spread to all corners of Fujian Province and became a specialty food in Fujian Province.

How to make Fujian Chirichang wontons

Fujian Chirichang wontons are relatively simple to make and require common ingredients, including flour, pork, shrimp, mushrooms, green onions, ginger and eggs. Here are the steps to make Hokkien Chilli Wonton:

1. Prepare the flour and water, mix the flour and water well, knead the dough and let it rise for about 20 minutes.

2. Wash the pork, shrimp, mushrooms, green onion and ginger, and chop them finely.

3. Mix the ingredients together, add seasoning and mix well to make the filling.

4. Roll out the risen dough into a thin sheet and cut it into small even pieces with a knife.

5. Wrap the filling into the pasta sheet and pinch the mouth tightly to make wontons.

6. Cook the wontons in boiling water, strain out and add seasoning to taste.

Fujian Thousand Miles Wontons

Fujian Thousand Miles Wontons are characterized by fresh filling, unique taste and aroma. The fillings are made from a variety of ingredients such as pork, shrimp, mushrooms, etc., which are carefully processed to give the fillings a rich and layered flavor. The crust is made using a unique Fujian method, resulting in a thin and tough crust with a very unique taste. When cooked, the wontons float on the surface of the soup with a mouth-watering aroma.

How to Serve Fujian Thousand Miles Wontons

Fujian Thousand Miles Wontons can be eaten on its own or with noodles in soup. In Fujian, people usually eat Fujian Thousand Thousand Wonton for breakfast or lunch with a bowl of steaming hot soup noodles, which is simple and delicious.

The Cultural Significance of Fujian Thousand Thousand Wonton

Fujian Thousand Thousand Wonton is a traditional cuisine of Fujian Province, which is an important part of the food culture of Fujian people. It is not only a kind of food, but also a cultural symbol of Fujian people. The inheritance and development of Fujian Thousand Miles Hundun represents the inheritance and promotion of Fujian people's own food culture, and has become a business card of Fujian Province, attracting many tourists to come and taste it.