Chaping Family Dumplings in Zhaicheng

Chaping Family Dumplings

　　Chaping Family Dumplings are a specialty of Zhaicheng Town, Shen County, Liaocheng City, Shandong Province. These dumplings are made with 6–8 months tender lamb, premium scallions, Jianglou sesame oil, and a secret family tonic seasoning blend. They feature finely milled dough, thin wrappers, and are handmade. The dumplings are generously filled with thin skins, bursting with savory flavor, not greasy or gamey, and leave a delightful aftertaste.

　　Zhaicheng Chaping Family Dumplings, a specialty of Shen County, have a history of 400 years and were once introduced to the imperial court by Jiang Dong, a minister of both the Ming Dynasty’s northern and southern capitals. A poem praises them: “Chaping dumplings enter the imperial hall, the emperor praises their taste aloud; their fame and tale spread far and wide, all thanks to the Jiang family from Wuyang.”