wealth and prosperity. “Eating dumplings brings good luck and happiness in the coming new year,” adds Sally. “Handmade dumplings are quite time-consuming and require a lot of work, but they are so worth it!” According to Sally, making these dumplings can take three to four hours. She recommends doing it with family or friends to make it easier and faster. “Making dumplings, talking, and laughing together with my family is the most cherished memory, which far exceeds the delicious meal at the end,” Sally adds. Sally and her family have been living in Byron for eight years. She works for a nonprofit organization and enjoys volunteering at the church, serving coffee or tea or washing dishes. “It’s so nice to chat with people and see their smiling faces.” Instructions: 1. Mix vegetables, eggs, and raw pork together. 2. Add oil and seasonings. Mix thoroughly. 3. Put a tablespoon of mixture on a dumpling wrapper, fold it and pinch the sides together. 4. Repeat one by one until filling is used up. 5. Boil a pot of water and place dumplings in carefully. Boil for 5 minutes. 6. Remove dumplings from water with slotted spoon and serve on a plate. 7. Dip dumplings into sauce of your choice or use oil/vinegar/ soya sauce noted above. Add chili sauce for spice, if desired. Option: You can fry the dumplings, but they must be boiled first and let them cool slightly before putting them in the frying pan.
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part of our culture and a meaningful celebration for the Chinese New Year,” explains Sally. “But they are not just for the lunar new year. You can make them any time you want.” The dumpling is shaped like a Chinese ingot, an ancient Chinese currency made of gold or silver and therefore, symbolizes
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