Everyone loves wontons! So what is the history of wontons and how did they come about, get so popular and make their way all over the globe into all of our hearts? Well, wontons originated in North China. They used to be sealed stuffed buns and were named ‘huidun’ which means chaos. The name was […]
An easy wonton recipe allows you to create delicious, crunchy snacks for pretty much any occasion. Wontons are both economical and easy to make yourself. You can of course buy readymade wontons or wonton soup, or you can buy it from a Chinese restaurant, but when you do you are cheating yourself. Nothing is as […]
Easy wonton recipe ideas are vital for every keen cook who wants to learn more about Chinese cooking. Making your own wontons is a great idea if you want to make something simple yet tasty, using easy-to-find ingredients and common cooking methods. A lot of wonton recipes freeze well too, so you might wish to […]
Dumplings in China can be boiled, steamed or pan-fried, crescent-shaped or round, and they may be filled with savory or sweet ingredients. Chinese dumplings are a dim sum favorite. Although dairy isn’t much used in a lot of Asia including China, fusion cooking means there are still cream cheese wonton ideas to try. Known as […]
It is traditional for Northern Chinese families to spend New Year’s Eve making batches of jiaozi dumplings. They start to eat the dumplings after midnight and one lucky member of the family might find a coin inside their dumpling. This is similar to the British traditional of hiding a coin in the Christmas pudding. Yes, […]