Dumpling History | Featuring Dim Sum Go Go in New York City

Описание: Have you ever sat at your table, looked at a dumpling, and said, where did this come from? Sure, it could have come from your kitchen, or your waiter could have brought it to you, but how was it invented? In the following paragraphs, we’ll tell you the story behind one of the most famous wrapped foods in the world, the dumpling.

Dumplings were invented 1800 years ago in China by a famous medicine man named Zhang Zhongjing. During a cold winter, he noticed villagers suffering from frostbite. He wanted to do something to save them, so he wrapped scraps of dough around meat, crafting them into ear shapes to promote blood flow to the ears. Little did he know that his local medical remedy would would evolve to become a worldwide culinary phenomenon.

As dumplings spread around the world through the Chinese diaspora, local communities started experimenting with their favorite ingredients. In southern China, locals began experimenting with various seafood fillings, giving birth to an array of dumplings. They came up with a concept called Dim Sum, which loosely translates to “little treasures” in Cantonese. People could simply pick the dumplings they want to ate from a steam cart, and at the end of the meal, the wait staff would count the baskets and charge the customers for their food.

Shrimp became a popular filling. In fact, the most popular dumplings at a Dim Sum meal are Shumai, which are pork and shrimp dumplings, and Hargow, which are shrimp dumplings wrapped in a rice flour wrapper. Today, you can enjoy Dim Sum around the world, and some of the best is served in New York City’s Chinatown. We went to our favorite restaurant, Dim Sum Go Go, to see how they make their delicious hargow. You can watch them make this delicious food on the attached video.

But why stop at watching? Experience the magic firsthand by joining us on a Chinatown food crawl. Immerse yourself in the culinary delights of New York's vibrant Chinatown one one of our food tours. Whether you prefer a walking tour, a seated tasting, group activity, or a private tour, we have something for everyone. We go beyond the famous Chinatown Ice Cream Factory and dive deep into the myriad of tastes that this neighborhood has to offer through our Chinatown food tours in NYC and New York.

To deepen your understanding of Chinese cuisine, check out our video on the history of noodles. And if you're in New York City, enhance your culinary adventure by taking our Chinatown food tour. It's an experience that promises not just a feast for your taste buds but a journey through the rich tapestry of Chinese culinary history.