What is the legend behind Chinese dumplings?
Legend says Chinese dumplings, or jiaozi, were created by the physician Zhang Zhongjing to treat villagers' frostbitten ears.
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Why are dumplings eaten at Lunar New Year?
Dumplings are eaten at Lunar New Year because their shape resembles ancient gold ingots, a symbol of wealth.
How many folds does a Din Tai Fung soup dumpling have?
Din Tai Fung is famous for folding each of its soup dumplings, or xiaolongbao, with 18 pleats.
Where were the oldest dumplings found?
Dumplings about 1,700 years old were found in a tomb near Turpan, China.
Where did Japanese gyoza come from?
Japanese gyoza came from Chinese jiaozi and became popular in Japan after World War II.
What is the legend behind tortellini?
Italian legend says tortellini were shaped after the belly button of the goddess Venus.
What are pierogi?
Pierogi are Polish dumplings.
What are momos?
Momos are dumplings from Tibet and Nepal.
What is dim sum?
Dim sum is a Cantonese tradition of small dishes, including many types of dumplings, eaten during yum cha with tea.
What are Korean dumplings called?
Korean dumplings are called mandu.