In western Europe, they have potatoes inside. Korea ones are filled with spicy, pickled cabbage. And in America, they're filled with nothing at all.
Dumplings exist in some form in almost every cluture. They usually consist of an outer layer of dough and different fillings. These can be meat, vegetables, rice, cheese or even fruit. The fillings, can be salty or sweet, vary depends on cultural traditons. Dumpling wrappings vary too. For example, bamboo leaves surround zongzi, which are known as Chinese rice dumplings.
While dumplings probably weren't invented in China, the Chinese have certainly made them their own. Chinese dumplings, called jiaozi, are one of the most celebrated Chinese foods. Although the exact history is unclear, the Chinese have likely been enjoying them since around the first century. One folktale claims that jiaozi were created to treat frostbitten ears!
Whatever the origin, these dumplings are typically filled with pork, shrimp or beef. And a dip made of soy sauce mixed with other ingredients usually accompanies these tasty delights.
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Strictly speaking, there are only two kinds of jiaozi: boiled and steamed. While not classified as jiaozi, other kinds of dumplings are also enjoyed by Chinese. Guo tie, pan-fried dumplings known as potstickers in North America, are a popular snack. Wontons, dumplings with a very thin outer layer, are often found in soup. Some dumplings can even have soup inside of them, like mouthwatering xiaolongbao.
To many families, dumplings are a must-have part of Chinese new year celebrations. Family memebers often prepare together jiaozi before the meal. The shape is similar to a gold ingot. a kind of ancient money. So jiaozi have become a symbol of wealth. Some families hide a coin in one of the dumplings. They believe that the person who finds the coin will have good fortune in the coming year.
Despite the world's wide range of dumplings, jiaozi are the most loved at Chines new year.
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