Delicious Baojiao Garden

Author: Bi Lianke Guo Lijiu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Dumplings originated from the ancient "jiaozi." As early as the Three Kingdoms period, the book "Guangya" by Wei Zhangyi mentioned this food. According to research, it evolved from the "moon-shaped wontons" during the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty and the "dry meat double-layered jiaozi" during the Southern Song Dynasty, with a history of over 1,400 years. Historical records from the Qing Dynasty state: "At midnight on the first day of the lunar New Year, people gather for a grand feast, eating dumplings called jiaozi, symbolizing the transition from the old to the new." It is also said: "On the first day of the lunar year, regardless of wealth or status, people make dumplings with white flour, called 'bo bing,' and the entire nation follows this tradition. In wealthy families, small ingots of gold and silver are hidden in the dumplings to predict good fortune. If someone eats one, they are believed to have a prosperous year." This shows that eating dumplings during the Spring Festival symbolizes good luck and marks the transition from the old to the new. In the book "Qing Bailei Cao" compiled by Xu Ke, it is written: "Dumplings with filling are sometimes called 'feng jiao'—they can be steamed or pan-fried, and when boiled in water, they are called 'shui jiao.'" For thousands of years, dumplings have been a festive food, beloved by people and passed down to this day. In the dumpling culture, Tianjin Ba Jiao Yuan has led the way, holding the Guinness World Record for 229 types of dumplings. On this basis, they have now developed over 300 varieties of dumplings with different fillings, earning them the title of the "Kingdom of Dumplings." To let more people learn about Tianjin Ba Jiao Yuan and discover the colorful world of dumpling-making, this book "Hao Chi Ba Jiao Yuan" has been compiled, allowing readers to enjoy the joy brought by dumpling culture. Since ancient times, dumplings have been regarded as a symbol of good fortune. This book, "Hao Chi Ba Jiao Yuan," combines modern tastes and introduces the characteristics of various types of dumplings. It provides detailed explanations on how to wrap, steam, and combine fillings, ensuring that readers benefit from the knowledge and can even try making dumplings themselves.