ATTENTION ALL FOODIES!!!!!

DID YOU KNOW THIS THURSDAY IT IS NATIONAL DUMPLING DAY?

We have a tasty competition for you

Simply tell us your favourite dumpling recipe and you could be in with a chance to win a £20 Argos eGift Card.

What is a dumpling?

 A dumpling refers to a portion of dough or batter that is usually steamed or boiled. It can also be fried or baked.
The filling itself can be anything from meat to fruit.

Eaten as an appetiser, dessert, a side or main meal, they are perfect at any time of day.

I’m sure you’d all agree they are one of the top comfort foods.

Dumplings are thought to have originated in Asia 1,800 years ago.

According to legend, a man named Zhang Zhongjing noticed that the ears of many people were frostbitten during the winter.

He possibly developed the first dumplings, which were filled with mutton, chilli and herbs.

He stuffed the dough skins with this filling and folded them over to looklike ears and boiled them thoroughly.

He believed the warming herbs promoted good blood circulation to help prevent frostbite throughout the winter.

No matter your reason for eating dumplings – let us know your favourite recipe – post it in the comments below, the winner will be drawn on Thursday 26th September at midday

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