The story of dumplings: how a traditional Chinese medicine cure went global
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The Origins of the Shao Mai
There are three types of shao mai: Cantonese, Jia Zhang and northern. The ingredients have changed since 1738 but the style has stayed the same. It is formed with the skill of chefs when they crush and roll the skins. This represents a Chinese climate indicators. More frost on wheat plants means better harvest next year.
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