Dumpling Banquet (a feast of traditional food in China)

Jiaozi is one of the traditional cuisines in China and an indispensable food during the Spring Festival in China. Dumpling banquet is a very grand banquet, usually held during the Spring Festival or other important festivals. Dumpling feast is not only a kind of food culture, but also a reflection of family and social culture.

Preparatory work/about to start work

Before the dumpling feast is held, some preparations need to be made. First, you need to prepare ingredients and spices. Generally speaking, the fillings in jiaozi can be selected according to personal taste, usually including pork, beef, chicken and shrimp. In addition, you need to prepare seasonings such as onion, ginger, garlic, coriander, eggs and fungus. Dumpling skins can be made by yourself, or you can buy ready-made dumpling skins.

make dumplings

The steps of making jiaozi are as follows:

1. Making stuffing: Mix meat and seasoning evenly, add appropriate amount of water and stir until elastic.

2. Making dumpling skin: Mix flour and water into dough and knead until smooth. Divide the dough into small pieces and roll it into thin skin.

3. Wrap jiaozi: Place the stuffing in the center of the dumpling wrapper, fold the dumpling wrapper in half, and knead it into the shape of jiaozi from the center.

4. Boil jiaozi: Boil jiaozi in hot water and take it out.

Set the table and enjoy yourself.

Dish the cooked jiaozi and add some seasonings such as onion, ginger, garlic and coriander according to personal preference. Dumpling banquets are usually accompanied by some other snacks and main courses, such as sweet and sour pork ribs, kung pao chicken, stir-fried vegetables and so on. While enjoying jiaozi, you can chat, sing and play games with your family and friends to enhance your feelings.

The significance of dumpling feast

Dumpling feast is not only a kind of food culture, but also a reflection of family and social culture. In the traditional culture of China, jiaozi represents reunion and happiness. Holding a feast in jiaozi can bring family and friends together to enjoy food and fun. In addition, the dumpling feast can also enhance the affection between family and friends and deepen mutual understanding and trust.