Ice Horn Dumplings

Ice Horn Dumplings

　　Shaxi ice horn dumplings are rarely seen elsewhere, with only two eateries in Shaxi still preparing them using traditional methods. These dumplings first appeared in Shaxi around the early years of the Republic of China. The name "ice horn dumplings" comes from their appearance after being cooked and cooled—they resemble shelled water caltrops, pointed at both ends and bulging in the middle. Their translucent color resembles ice crystals, hence the name. They have a bouncy texture in the mouth and remain delicious even when eaten in large quantities.