National Dumpling Day: 5 Types Of Chinese Dumplings 

Szechuan, Cantonese, and pinyin or romanized – there are many different types of dumplings in the Chinese cuisine. And if you too are confused within the varieties, we’ve got you a list of the most common types of Chinese dumplings.

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Jiaozi

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Har Gao

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Xiao Long Bao

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Siu Mai

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Wontons

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