Have You Ever Heard About Dumplings? Let’s Explore This Tasty Treat! Dumplings are delicious little pockets of flavor, loved by people worldwide! In Chinese culture, dumplings are more than just food—they’re a fun tradition and a symbol of good fortune. Whether steamed, boiled, or fried, dumplings make any meal special.
Dumplings are small pieces of dough filled with tasty fillings like pork, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. The dough is soft and chewy, while the filling is packed with delicious flavors. They can be steamed, boiled, or pan-fried, and are usually served with a tasty dipping sauce.
Dumplings are small pieces of dough filled with tasty fillings like pork, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. The dough is soft and chewy, while the filling is packed with delicious flavors. They can be steamed, boiled, or pan-fried, and are usually served with a tasty dipping sauce.
Common ingredients of Dumplings are as follows:
• Dough: Just flour, water, and a little salt.
• Fillings: Meat like pork or chicken, veggies like cabbage or mushrooms, and sometimes seafood like shrimp.
• Seasonings: Soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and more.
• Dipping Sauce: Soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil
Making Dumplings is easy and fun! Here are the simple steps to follow:
1. Prepare the Filling: Mix your meat (or veggies) with seasonings like soy sauce and ginger. 2. Make the Dough: Mix flour and water into a smooth dough. 3. Shape the Dumplings: Roll the dough into small circles, add a spoonful of filling, fold the dough, and seal the edges. 4. Cook Them: You can steam, boil, or fry your dumplings. Steaming makes them soft, while frying adds a crispy bottom!
These dumplings are a special treat during Chinese New Year. They’re often eaten on New Year’s Eve to celebrate the arrival of the new year and to bring good luck and prosperity. Aside from Chinese New Year, dumplings are also enjoyed during family gatherings, festivals, and other celebrations throughout the year. They’re a symbol of unity, as families often come together to make and share them, creating lasting memories and bonds.
Reflecting this tradition of unity and cultural celebration, the Chinese Language Association of Bandaranayake College, Gampaha, under the guidance of Chinese Language Teacher Mrs. Lakni Kariywasam, who graduated in 2013 from Kelaniya University and later received a one-year scholarship to Chongqing Normal University, where she completed her Master’s degree in 2017, organized a fun-filled Dumplings Day on 4th November 2024 at the college auditorium.
Mr. Kasun Gunarathne, the Principal of Bandaranayake College, along with Mrs. Lakni Kariywasam, warmly greeted Dr. Wu Hongyuan, the Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Kelaniya, as well as Assoc. Prof. Sun Cuibi, volunteer lecturers Ms. Liu Xin and Ms. Huan Qin, and research assistant Ms. Devni Wickramasinghe, who assisted the students throughout the event. The cultural celebration was held under the guidance and direction of Dr. Jani Samarakoon, the Co-Director of the Sri Lanka side of the Confucius Institute at the University of Kelaniya.
Around 100 students participated in the Dumplings Day event, where they had the opportunity to learn how to make dumplings, and how to wrap dumplings under the guidance of Dr. Wu Hongyuan and the Confucius Institute team. The students thoroughly enjoyed the hands-on experience of preparing the dumplings, making it both a fun and educational activity that allowed them to connect with Chinese culture in a meaningful way.
Once the dumplings were made, the students, along with the principal, staff, and teachers, gathered to taste the delicious dumplings they had created together. The event was a great success, fostering a spirit of collaboration and cultural appreciation.
'Photo credits: BCPAS'
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