Full picture of jiaozi (the art of tasting food)

Jiaozi is a traditional food in China, which is said to have originated in northern China. According to legend, a doctor in ancient times found that people are prone to frostbite in winter, so he came up with a way to wrap medicinal materials and meat stuffing in dough and eat it after steaming, which can not only keep warm and prevent cold, but also treat frostbite. This is the earliest jiaozi.

Jiaozi's method.

The preparation method of jiaozi is relatively simple, and the materials to be prepared are flour, water, meat stuffing, vegetables and so on. The specific operation steps are as follows:

1. Prepare flour and water, mix them according to the ratio of 2: 1, knead them into dough, and stir for about 20 minutes.

2. Prepare meat and vegetables. You can choose different ingredients according to your personal preferences, such as pork, leeks, shrimps and so on.

3. Roll the dough into thin skin, and cut the dough into circles with jiaozi mold.

4. Put a spoonful of meat and vegetables in the middle of the dough, then fold the dough in half and seal it by hand.

5. Boil the water, and cook jiaozi in the pot.

Varieties in jiaozi

Jiaozi is rich in varieties, and different regions and customs have their own jiaozi characteristics. Here are some common jiaozi varieties:

1. jiaozi: The most common jiaozi, usually stuffed with pork and vegetables, is delicious.

2. Pot stickers: also known as fried dumplings, jiaozi sticks it on the pot and fried it, with golden bottom and crisp taste.

3. Wonton: It's similar to jiaozi, but the stuffing is fine, usually pork and shrimp stuffing, with a light taste.

4. Fish stuffing jiaozi: jiaozi made of fish and vegetable stuffing is delicious.

How to eat in jiaozi

Jiaozi's way of eating is also very diverse. Here are some common ways to eat:

1. Boil jiaozi: Cook jiaozi in boiling water, and take out the dipping sauce or vinegar.

2. Stir-fry jiaozi: Stick jiaozi on the pot and fry until cooked. The bottom is golden yellow and the taste is crisp.

3. Steamed dumplings: steamed in a steamer in jiaozi, with light taste.

4. Fry jiaozi: Wrap jiaozi in egg liquid and flour, and fry in oil pan until cooked, with crisp taste.

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