Chef's Tips Series -- Delicious Baojiao Garden

Author: Bi Lianke Guo Lijiu
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Dumplings originated from ancient jiaozi. As early as the Three Kingdoms period, in the book "Guangya" written by Wei Zhangyi, this food was mentioned. According to research, it evolved from the "moon-shaped wontons" during the Northern and Southern Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty, and further developed into the "dry meat double-layered jiaozi" during the Southern Song Dynasty. It has 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 jiaozi, which are called jiaozi, symbolizing the transition from the old to the new." It is also said: "On the first day of the lunar calendar, regardless of wealth or status, people make dumplings with white flour, called 'boiled baozi,' and this custom is observed across the country. In wealthy families, small ingots of gold and silver are hidden in the dumplings to predict good fortune. If someone eats one, it brings great luck for the entire 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 "Qing Bailei Cao" compiled by Xu Ke, it is said: "With filling, it is also called 'powdered jiaozi'—it can be steamed or fried, and when boiled in water, it is called 'water dumplings.'" 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 been leading the way, holding the Guinness World Record with 229 types of dumplings. On this basis, they have now developed over 300 varieties of dumpling fillings, earning them the title of "Kingdom of Dumplings." To let more people learn about Tianjin Ba Jiao Yuan and discover the colorful world of dumpling-making, this book "Delicious Ba Jiao Yuan" has been compiled, allowing readers to enjoy the joy brought by dumpling culture. Since ancient times, dumplings have been considered a symbol of good luck. This book, "Delicious Ba Jiao Yuan," combines modern tastes and introduces the characteristics of various types of water dumplings. It provides detailed explanations on how to wrap, steam, and combine fillings, ensuring that readers benefit from reading and can even try making them themselves.