Chaocheng Dumplings

Chaocheng Dumplings

　　Chaocheng Dumplings have long enjoyed a great reputation, with many out-of-town visitors to Shen County making a special trip to Chaocheng just to taste this famous delicacy. Their characteristics: thin wrappers, fresh and flavorful meat, soft and fragrant taste, and a lingering aftertaste. Among different ethnic groups, the Hui people’s top choice is Zhang San Dumplings, while the Han people favor Guo Family Dumplings and Ping Family Dumplings from Dongguan in Chaocheng.　

　　　　Chaocheng Dumplings’ craftsmanship and characteristics: Made with 6–8 months old tender lamb, premium scallions, Jianglou sesame oil, and a secret traditional tonic seasoning blend. The dumplings feature finely milled dough and are handmade. They have generous fillings, thin wrappers, a deliciously fresh taste, are not greasy or gamey, and leave a memorable aftertaste. These dumplings have a 400-year history, having been introduced to the imperial court by Jiang Dong, a Ming Dynasty Minister serving in both the northern and southern capitals. A poem praises them: “Wuyang Dumplings enter the imperial hall, the Emperor praises their flavor aloud; their fame and tale spread far and wide, all thanks to Jiang’s family from Wuyang.”