Celebrate World Dumpling Day 2025, and double up what you pay for mouthwatering dumplings at the new Mrs Bun and Dumplings house in Three Kings.
World Dumpling Day, held annually on September 26th, celebrates the rich history and cultural significance of dumplings and their variety that ranges from Chinese dumplings, Nepalese momo, Poland’s pierogi to Brazil’s coxinha.
It is a day for food lovers to feast on dumplings from different cuisines, created by wrapping a filling in dough and then boiling, steaming, frying, or simmering. The day also aims to promote the universal joy and connection that these versatile, bite-sized treats can bring.
Our Chow Luck Club celebration this year brings you back to the roots to where dumplings began - China.
In collaboration with the recently opened Mrs Bun and Dumplings Three Kings, anyone who shows that they follow Chow Luck Club and a screenshot of its World Dumpling Day poster on Facebook will get a buy-one-get-one-free deal of the three delicacies pork, prawn, chive dumplings or the chicken and shiitake mushroom dumplings.
The Three Delicacies Pan-Fried Dumplings is a delightful treat, boasting of a perfect blend of shrimp, pork, and vegetables, enclosed in a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
Originating from the rich culinary tapestry of China, Three Delicacies Pan-Fried Dumplings showcase the artistry of combining diverse ingredients and is a must-try for dumpling enthusiasts.
The Chicken and Shiitake Mushroom Pan-Fried Dumplings are delectable Chinese and is a fusion of tender chicken and aromatic shiitake mushrooms, encased in a crispy golden-brown exterior.
They are expertly pan-fried, and each dumpling offers a harmonious blend of savoury goodness.
THE INVENTION OF DUMPLINGS
Dumplings are said to have been invented by a Chinese medicine practitioner called Zhang Zhongjing during the Eastern Han Dynasty (206BC-220AD).
During a harsh winter, people suffered from the cold, and Zhang prepared a mixture of herbs, mutton, and spices, wrapping them in dough and steaming them to provide nourishment and warmth.
Mutton is considered a warming food in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and its inherent “yang” energy is believed to provide energy and help the body maintain heat, particularly in colder weather.
These dumplings didn’t just help people stay warm and fill their bellies, but also improved their blood circulation and prevent frost bites because of the herbs Zhang added.
The term “dumpling” first appeared in an English text from 1600, and other cultures developed dumplings for different purposes, such as to preserve meat or to make use of excess grains.
Within China, the variety of dumplings, from the folding techniques to how they are cooked, varies greatly across the country.
Another popular style of dumpling is the wontons, a Chinese cuisine staple, that are usually filled with minced meat and wrapped in a dough skin before being eaten fried or in soup.
MRS BUN & DUMPLING THREE KINGS 540D Mt Albert Road, Auckland. Ph: 09-6882696
***This article is written in partnership with Mrs Bun & Dumpling.
