Whether you shallow-fry them to make guotie or boil them to make jiaozi, these traditional Chinese pork dumplings are an unmissable component of a dim sum feast.

This favorite comfort food weaves itself deeply into the entire Chinese culture. It is an integral part of holidays, traditions, and even superstitions. They are more than pieces of dough with a filling. Chinese dumplings are visible, tasty signs that illustrate essential parts of Chinese culture.

Chinese dumpling is one of the most important foods in Chinese New Year. Since the shape of Chinese dumplings is similar to ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots, they symbolize wealth. Traditionally, the members of a family get together to make dumplings during the New Year's Eve.