Posts Tagged ‘jiao zi’
Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (Jiao Zi)
Thursday, February 25, 2010 1:20 13 CommentsThe 15 day celebration of Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year, as many Asian cultures refer to it) comes to a close this weekend, and with it, so does my dumpling stash. Resembling little purses stuffed with riches, it is tradition to eat plenty of dumplings during this time because they symbolize prosperity. [...]
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: Chinese New Year Dinner–A Lucky Feast
Sunday, January 25, 2009 19:37 22 CommentsHappy New Year!! Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox, a sign that embodies prosperity through hard work and determination. The Chinese New Year falls on the first day of the first lunar month in the Chinese calendar. It is the biggest Chinese holiday and is celebrated over the [...]


















