Colored dumplings refer to dumpling skins with various colors. When kneading the noodles, add ingredients of different colors to the noodles respectively. Use this kind of dough to make the wrappers, and the dumplings made when put together will have a variety of colors. As for the making of dumplings, they are exactly the same as ordinary dumplings.
Dumplings originated from ancient coins. The original name of dumplings is "Jiao Er". It is said that it was first invented by Zhang Zhongjing, a Chinese medical sage. It has a history of more than 1,800 years. Dumplings are mostly filled with dough and boiled or steamed. It is a traditional feature loved by the Chinese Han people. Food is a staple food and local snack in northern China, and it is also a New Year food. There is a folk song called "During the Great Cold and Little Cold, eat dumplings to celebrate the New Year.
1. History of Dumplings
1. Origin: During its long development process, dumplings have had many names. In ancient times, there was " In the Three Kingdoms period, it was called "Crescent Wonton", in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, it was called "Wonton", in the Tang Dynasty, dumplings were called "Crescent Wonton", and in the Song Dynasty, they were called "Jiaozi" In the Yuan Dynasty, it was called "Bianshi"; in the Qing Dynasty, it was called "dumplings". Dumplings originated in the Eastern Han Dynasty and were first created by the medical saint Zhang Zhongjing. At that time, dumplings were used for medicinal purposes. Zhang Zhongjing used dough to wrap some medicinal materials to dispel colds. Mutton, pepper, etc.) to avoid frostbite on the patient's ears.
2. The Three Kingdoms Period: During the Three Kingdoms period, dumplings had become a kind of food and were called "Crescent Wonton". This kind of food is mentioned in the book "Guang Ya". According to the "Guang Ya" written by Zhang Yi from the Wei Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms, there was a food called "wonton" shaped like a crescent moon, which was basically similar in shape to dumplings.
3. Southern and Northern Dynasties: In the Southern and Northern Dynasties, wontons were "shaped like a crescent moon and eaten all over the world." It is speculated that after the dumplings were cooked, they were not taken out and eaten alone, but were served in a bowl with the soup. They were eaten together, so people at that time called dumplings "wontons". This way of eating is still popular in some areas of China. For example, when people in Henan, Shaanxi and other places eat dumplings, they put some coriander, chopped green onion, shrimp skin, etc. in the soup. Leeks and other small ingredients.
4. Tang Dynasty: Around the Tang Dynasty, dumplings had become almost the same as today's dumplings, and they were eaten individually on a plate, also known as "Yan Yue Shape". "Wonton". The 229 kinds of dumplings in Baijiaoyuan are divided into ten series, including vegetarian fillings, aquatic products, wild vegetables, health care, seafood, etc.
5. Song Dynasty: In the Song Dynasty, dumplings were called "Jiao'er" is the etymology of the word "dumpling" in later generations. This writing method can still be seen in the Yuan, Ming, Qing and the Republic of China. It was called "Zaorou Shuangxia Jiaozi". p>
Dumplings were introduced to Mongolia during the Song Dynasty, and they were quickly influenced by the unrestrained character of the Mongolian compatriots. The pronunciation of dumplings in Mongolian is similar to the style of "bianshi". It also changed from a small filling with a thin skin to a large filling with a thick skin. With the conquest of the Mongol Empire, many variations of dumplings such as Russian dumplings, Kazakhstani dumplings, and Korean dumplings appeared all over the world. It has made a great contribution to the spread of the world. The books of the Ming Dynasty also confirm this. The "Wanshu Miscellaneous Notes" written by Shen Bang during the Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty records: "New Year's Day greetings, a plaque of food". "Zhi" records: "On the first day of the Lunar New Year, we eat fruit snacks, which is also called plaque food. "It can be seen that eating flat food during the New Year in the northern areas of the Ming Dynasty has replaced the original eating of dumplings, rice cakes and other foods during the New Year.
6. Qing Dynasty: During the Qing Dynasty, dumplings were generally served before midnight on New Year's Eve (now 23 p.m. Wrap them before midnight) and eat them at midnight, which is the beginning of the first day of the first lunar month. Eating dumplings means "Gengsui Jiaozi", "zi" means "Zi Shi", and "Jiao" means "Jiaozi". The homophonic pronunciation means "happy reunion" and "good luck". The relevant historical records of the Qing Dynasty say: "On New Year's Day, the food is served together, like eating flat food, and the name is jiaozi, which means "Jiaozi". "He also said: "Every year on the first day of the Lunar New Year, no matter whether rich or poor, high or low, they all make dumplings with white flour, which is called boiled dumplings. It is the same throughout the country, no difference. Wealthy families secretly hide small gold and silver coins in their pastries to predict success, and if their family members eat well, they will have good luck throughout the year. "This shows that people eat dumplings during the Spring Festival, which means good luck and means bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new. "Qingyi Leichao" compiled by Xu Ke, a recent scholar, said: "There is stuffing in the dumplings, or it is called vermicelli - and steamed or fried. Yes, boiled in water and made into soup, they are called dumplings. "And "If it is in the first month, the first day to the fifth day is Po Wu, and the old custom is to eat dumplings for five days. "With commercialization and population mobility, the south is also learning the traditional culture of the north. For example, the brand "Da Niang Dumplings" appeared in Changzhou, which does not eat dumplings during festivals.
In Guangdong, some immigrant cities such as Zhuhai, Dongguan and Shenzhen have gradually developed the custom of eating dumplings during the New Year. In addition, Fujian and Hakka areas originally had the custom of eating dumplings, but they are not a must-have for New Year or festivals.
It is precisely because of the richness and variety of Chinese culture that the diversity of customs and cultures during the New Year and festivals in various places has been formed. We should learn to recognize and respect differences, promote the harmonious and unified development of Chinese culture, and make the earth's culture more unique and diverse.
2. Symbolic meaning:
Dumplings are not only a delicacy, but also a representative of Chinese delicacies. Every part of it contains Chinese national culture. It is a must-have delicacy for every family in ordinary times and even on thirties, expressing people's yearning and demands for a better life.
3. The culture of dumpling stuffing:
1. Celery stuffing—that is, Qincai dumpling, which means Qincai. Diligence: that is, diligence and hard work; often, diligence (frequent) has a steady stream, which is called diligent wealth. It is a blessing for a steady stream of material wealth; it is also a blessing for hard work and pragmatism.
2. Leek stuffing - it means Jiucai dumplings. Jiu: It means long time and long time, which is called long-lasting wealth. It is a prayer for long-lasting material wealth; it is also a prayer for eternity, wishing people long-lasting health, harmony, joy, and happiness.
3. Cabbage stuffing—that is, Baicai dumplings, which means Baicai. Bai: quantifier, which means hundreds of kinds, hundreds of kinds, called hundreds of wealth. Prayers for all kinds of wealth; or good wishes for newlyweds to grow old together.
4. Mushroom stuffing—that is, it is called “Gucai Dumpling” which means “Bucai”. Drum: It is high, protruding, and the shape of the mushroom is like an upward arrow, which may represent the trend of the stock market. It means upward and full, which is called encouraging wealth; or it may express good wishes to the younger generation for their success.
5. Pickled cabbage stuffing - it means fortune-calculating dumplings. Calculation: that is, accounting and liquidation. If the money is so much that one night is counted, how much is it? It is called wealth calculation; or it is a blessing for choice. Choice is greater than effort. I hope relatives and friends can have good choices and choose well.
6. Rapeseed stuffing - it means having wealth, so it is called a wealth dumpling. There is: that is, exists. It’s called having wealth; I wish you wealth, and I also wish you have talent.
7. Fish stuffing-that is, Yu Cai dumplings. Yu: It means surplus. The extra money will bless you with surplus every year. It is called surplus wealth. What you pay is hard work, what you get is wealth, and what is left is health.
8. Beef stuffing - which means Niu Cai dumplings. Ox: It means bullishness. It is the favorite among stock traders. Every day when there is a bull market, the bull is called bullish wealth. I also wish my friends good health and full of bullishness.
9. Mutton stuffing—that is, Yangcai dumplings, which means Yangcai. Ocean: means vast, numerous; wider than the sea. I wish you a fortune from foreign lands, which is called foreign wealth.
10. Jujube stuffing - it means fortune dumplings. Zhao: That means summoning, just like the God of Wealth. The wealth in the world is at your disposal, which is called attracting wealth. Traditionally, people like to wrap coins in dumplings. Those who eat them will have the best luck. However, it is not very safe and hygienic, so they wrap them with red dates, hoping that the ones they eat will be prosperous in the new year. Full of energy.
11. Vegetable stuffing—that is, the meaning of wealth is coming, so it is called wealth dumplings. Wealth has arrived: It means that wealth has arrived, the God of Wealth has arrived, and it means receiving wealth. Vegetable stuffing, that is, vegetarian stuffing or vegetable stuffing, means wealth has arrived.
12. Sweet stuffing - it means adding wealth, so it is called "Tiancai Dumpling". Tiancai: means to increase or increase. That is, sweets, glutinous rice balls, moon cakes, etc.; it is also homophonic with genius, which is called adding wealth.
4. Food matching
As the saying goes, dumplings are not as delicious as dumplings. Dumplings with delicious taste and rich fillings have always been a delicacy in people's hearts, especially during the holidays. It is also one of the indispensable protagonists on the dining table. The whole family reunited, making and eating dumplings in a lively manner. A kind of happiness unique to the Chinese people emerged spontaneously, and the festive atmosphere became even more lively.
Although dumplings are delicious, they also have their disadvantages to health. Generally speaking, the fillings of dumplings are mainly meat, with more meat and less vegetables. If you eat too much, you will naturally feel greasy. Not only does it taste uncomfortable, but too much greasy intake is extremely harmful to human health. Therefore, many people like to dip some vinegar in to relieve the pain when eating dumplings. In fact, in addition to dipping it in vinegar, we can also drink some healthy drinks that can remove greasiness while eating dumplings, which can also achieve good results.
There are many healthy drinks that have the effect of removing greasiness, such as tea, juice, etc., but the most suitable drink to go with dumplings is my country’s traditional drink, sour plum soup. Sour plum soup is made from several natural raw materials such as black plum and hawthorn. It is rich in trace elements, crude fiber and other nutrients. In particular, it is rich in anthocyanin, a phytochemical substance that can be extremely effective in helping The body flushes out oil. Moreover, although the taste of sour plum soup is sour, it is an authentic alkaline drink. Eating too much acidic food such as meat and taking in too much fat will cause the blood to acidify. Drinking some sour plum juice will also help us maintain the balance of blood pH in the body. Moreover, the sour plum soup is sweet and sour, and is more suitable for drinking with dishes than bitter tea and sweet juice.
In addition to being a perfect partner for dumplings in terms of health, sour plum soup is also a representative of my country’s traditional diet like dumplings. The prototype of sour plum soup appeared as early as the Zhou Dynasty. By the Qing Dynasty, sour plum soup had become a daily health drink for the royal family of all dynasties. After the sour plum soup was spread from the palace to the people by Jiulongzhai, it was also welcomed by the people and became one of the representatives of traditional Beijing cuisine. Therefore, eating dumplings with sour plum soup is not only beneficial to health, but also embodies the essence of the traditional food culture of our Chinese nation.