This first week is going to be very simple. Remember the whole point of this is for you all to help me with my everyday decisions. And what is my most common everyday decision? Why, what to have for dinner of course! Now I have a pretty good routine down for where/what I eat for dinner, and one standard choice here is Jiaoze.
Most of you have never heard of jiaoze. Unless you already read this post. But in China they are common as dirt. Luckily, they don't taste like dirt though: they are a traditional Chinese dumpling that is actually quite delicious. The problem I have is that there are SO many different kinds of jiaoze to try! I have already discovered that I like the pork and cabbage filled jiaoze, so that is pretty much all I buy. Well, its time to change that!
So, check out the three kinds of frozen jiaoze below and tell me which one to eat!
Jiaoze # 1
Jiaoze numero uno, is made by what I will call "The Red Package with the Happy Lady" company.
Jiaoze #2
This Jiaoze is made by the "Yellow Package with Significantly Smaller Happy Lady" company (her face is smiling right at the very top center).
Here is the essential inside look at the Jiaoze.
Mmmmmm, corn.
Jiaoze # 3
Last but not least we have Jiaoze number 3.
I am just going to call this the "Non-Descript Jiaoze" option. There is a noticeable lack of happy lady, that might not bode well.
Those are the options! Use the poll to the side and Tell Me What to Eat!
~J.L. Smith
First, I think this is a great idea to involve us in your experience in China.
ReplyDeleteSecond, my theory for #2 is that some clever Chinese chef decided to combine corn and beef for a "cornbeef jiaoze"
Third, I picked #3 for you because it's the most intriguing to me (I guess I don't trust happy ladies) and I'm hoping it's made with mutton, which according to Wikipedia is a common filling.