Chengdu Pork and Leek Jiaozi — Making Dumplings at Home
Northern China — national tradition
The craft of making jiaozi at home is a social ritual across China — families gather to fold dumplings together. The dough, filling, and folding technique are all transmissible skills. Pork and Chinese chive (jiu cai) is the most beloved filling combination — the chive's sulphur compounds create a distinctive fragrance that mellows in cooking. The 20-plus fold (bao jiao zi) is the standard technique.