Wonton Old Duck Pot

Last updated 2026-11-09 — Wonton Old Duck Pot is a local dish from Xitang, Jiaxing. Legend has it that it was invented by local kiln workers. Due to their long working hours and physically demanding labor, the workers needed a quick and filling meal on site. They began stewing old duck in the kiln, but found that just the duck meat wasn’t enough to satisfy their hunger. So, some workers started adding wontons to the pot. This addition not only helped them feel full but also provided extra nutrition — killing two birds with one stone. The Wonton Old Duck Pot gradually spread among the kiln workers and later made its way onto the dining tables of Xitang residents.