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Who to commemorate by eating wonton?

Wonton is eaten in memory of Pangu.

Wonton is a traditional food in China, which originated in the Han Dynasty. According to legend, in ancient times, after Pangu opened the sky, the world was in chaos. In order to commemorate Pangu's great pioneering work, people named this food "Wonton".

The making technology of wonton is very unique. Select the best flour, roll it into thin skin, and wrap it with delicious meat and vegetables. After cooking, take it out and serve it with spicy and delicious soup. It is delicious and nutritious. The shape of wonton symbolizes the chaos of heaven and earth, and implies people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.

Wonton in China is rich in varieties and tastes. The wonton in the north is mainly pork and mutton, while the wonton in the south uses seafood such as shrimp and crab meat. In addition, there are vegetarian wonton, three fresh wonton and other flavors for people to choose from.

Matters needing attention in making wonton

1. When the water boils, serve wonton. This can prevent wonton from sticking together or scattering.

2. Don't cover the pot. Covering the lid will make the water temperature too high and cause the wonton to crack.

3. Keep stirring when cooking wonton. This can prevent wonton from sticking to the bottom of the pot or sticking together.

4. Wonton should not be cooked for too long. Generally speaking, wonton will be cooked in 1-2 minutes after it floats.

5. Cooked wonton should be fished out immediately. If cooked too long, wonton will become soft, rotten and tasteless.

6. Cooked wonton can be washed with cold water, which can make it smoother and more delicious.

7. Cooking wonton can add some salt and oil to the water, which will be more delicious.

8. If you want to make wonton more delicious, you can sprinkle some seasonings such as chopped green onion, coriander and shrimp skin on the cooked wonton.