What are the Chinese dumplings?

Dumplings are not just a mere delicious snack. They carry a rich significance that dates back to Ancient China 1,800 years ago. Also known as Jiaozi, these Chinese dumplings commemorate an exciting incident of the past and have now become a part of many lives.

Jiaozare served Chinese families at different times of the year. In ancient times, Jiaozi was not common and was treated as a luxurious food for ordinary people. People make Jiaozi celebrate important festivals and dates.

On the night of Chinese New Year's Eve, Jiaozi is usually served at the stroke of midnight after a big dinner. The name Jiaozi sounds similar to an old Chinese saying, "stepping into a new era," and thus carries the meaning when people eat them at the moment of New Year. The remaining Jiaozi are stored in the refrigerator and reboiled or fried for breakfast.

Particularly in Northern China, people generally eat dumplings on the winter solstice in the hope of a warm winter. Extended family members may gather together to make dumplings, which are also eaten at farewells to family members or friends.