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'''Jiaozi''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Simplified]]: 饺子; [[Traditional Chinese|Traditional]]: 餃子), sometimes called '''pot stickers''', are [[Chinese]] [[dumplings]]. They are made from dough with a filling of meat and vegetables. They are usually steamed, though they may also be boiled or fried. ''Jiaozi'' are served with a [[soy]]-based sauce. | '''Jiaozi''' ([[Simplified Chinese|Simplified]]: 饺子; [[Traditional Chinese|Traditional]]: 餃子), sometimes called '''pot stickers''', are [[Chinese]] [[dumplings]]. They are made from dough with a filling of meat and vegetables. They are usually steamed, though they may also be boiled or fried. ''Jiaozi'' are served with a [[soy]]-based sauce. | ||
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| + | Although ''jiaozi'' are a common food all year, they are a favorite food during the [[Spring Festival]]. | ||
A similar dish called ''gyoza'' is served in [[Japan]]. | A similar dish called ''gyoza'' is served in [[Japan]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:21, December 31, 2009
Jiaozi (Simplified: 饺子; Traditional: 餃子), sometimes called pot stickers, are Chinese dumplings. They are made from dough with a filling of meat and vegetables. They are usually steamed, though they may also be boiled or fried. Jiaozi are served with a soy-based sauce.
Although jiaozi are a common food all year, they are a favorite food during the Spring Festival.
A similar dish called gyoza is served in Japan.