In the north of the land of China, wontons are very popular; However, when it comes to the south, it is just as vibrant, warmly welcomed by people all over the south, and has even gradually evolved into many genres with their own characteristics!
In the beautiful Jiangnan region, wontons are called "wonton stew" by the public, especially the wonton stew in Anqing, Anhui Province, which leaves a deep memory. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it is simple and requires only a few dried shrimps, seaweed and condiments to create a refreshing and refreshing feeling. If you want to add a little more flavor, you can add other ingredients while keeping the original ingredients. In the early years, the people of Anqing walked through the city and alleys, selling wontons and stews everywhere, and it is natural to create a famous chain brand today.
Located in Hubei Province in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, wontons are known as "baomen" and are delicious: just the right amount of saltiness, especially when used in lard. Especially in autumn and winter, a bowl of Hubei noodles accompanied by the aroma of lard is in no way inferior to the bowl of steaming mutton soup in the north.
In Guangdong and Hong Kong, wontons are called "wontons" and often appear in various types of wonton noodles. Its skin is thin and the filling is large, the texture is tight, the surface seems to be light and tasteless, but in fact the taste is rich and layered, the clear soup looks simple, but it is wonderful to drink.
As for Fujian, the status of wontons is very important, and there are different aliases, not only the most simple "flat food" name, but also the most elegant "meat swallow" reputation. Fujian people are fanatical about wontons, not only love to eat, but also happy to promote them to the whole country, especially with the help of the platform of Shaxian snacks, so that both north and south can taste authentic Fujian-style wontons, so that compared with dumplings in the Fujian market, the corresponding competitive pressure is undoubtedly much greater.
In Sichuan, wontons have a unique name - "copying hands", although the exact ** of this confusing name is impossible to verify, but it must be affirmed that compared with Sichuan copying hands, its quality is really indescribable. This unique name may reflect the deep love and unique affection of Sichuan people. If you want to win the food battle between Sichuan and dumplings, improving the quality of dumpling soup is particularly crucial.
The beautiful mountain city of Chongqing also calls wontons "bao noodles", but the taste is very similar to similar products in Sichuan - not as good as it could be. Whether in Sichuan or Chongqing, exquisite cooking skills are inseparable from a good pot of soup, which is why, just like a golden sign in the hearts of Fujian people, the essence of wontons is also reflected in that bowl of rich and delicious soup. In Nanchang, Jiangxi, wontons are revered as "clear soup.""Although it looks bland on the outside, the soup is fresh and mellow, with an endless aftertaste. From this point of view, as long as you are meticulous in the preparation of soup, it is not easy to make delicious wontons.
These typical examples from the south alone are enough to prove that, apart from Sichuan and Chongqing, it is not easy for dumplings to stand out from the competition with wontons. High-quality wonton soup is far better than dumpling soup, and if you want to suppress wontons in the south, you have to put a lot of effort into improving the quality of dumpling soup.
As someone who believes in the future, I'm convinced that dumplings will eventually break through the wonton fortress in the south, simply because those who have tasted dumplings will be amazed by their irresistible taste and the variety of ways they can be cooked. More importantly, dumplings have long become an iconic product of Chinese cuisine, and it has always been an outstanding representative of Chinese food culture both in China and around the world!