Mulan Ravioli mix

Dim Sum literally means ‘touching the heart’. and indicates a wide variety of dishes prepared in small portions that in China are served together with tea.Dumplings are one of the most popular Chinese New Year dishes. They are shaped like a tael, an ancient Chinese coin, and represent a good a wish for good luck in the New Year. For tradition, families and friends get together the night before the of the festivities to prepare the dumplings together. The recipe dates back 1800 years. Originally, ravioli were originally a typical snack in northern China, but gradually spread to the rest of the country and later all over the world. According to popular tradition, dumplings were invented by Zhang Zhongjing, one of the most important Chinese doctors in history. Zhang Zhongjing devised a remedy that would strengthen the organism and help it fight cold-related illnesses. He mixed mutton chilli and herbs, which he then ground up. minced. Then he wrapped the mixture in a paste and gave those bundles in the shape of an ear. That's why originally the dumplings were called jiao er, which means ‘magic ears’The recipe for xiao long bao was invented in a village named Nanxiang, near Shanghai, between 1820 and 1850. From that small village, it spread throughout Shanghai and south China. Xiao long bao are meat dumplings characterised by thin dough and a generous filling. The presence of ginger, moreover, gives the filling a more more special flavour than classic meat dumplings.Behind the name Mulan is a story of sacrifices, new beginnings, risks, a desire to emerge but also an outsized courage to defy social rigidity and go beyond prejudice. Everything, it started from a small restaurant business and a dream. The idea of naming the 'business Mulan is due to the three female daughters. the dream of Mr. and Mrs. Zhang was for the 3 female daughters to become three tenacious warriors like Mulan (the legendary Chinese heroine), strong, brave and independent. Thus, respect for tradition, craftsmanship and high quality are the founding principles of the Mulan brand. High quality is ensured by a careful selection of ingredients: 95 percent of them are purchased in Italy, while only 5 percent come directly from Asia, i.e. those raw materials not available in italy. Production is still artisanal. From the method of sealing Chinese dumplings, to the meticulous cooking processes of the ingredients, chefs prepare the dishes in the Mulan lines according to the ancient oriental culinary art. Only in the kneading and packaging stages are the chefs' mastery joined by the most advanced European technologies.0-4°C1)STEAMED: Bring the water to a boil in a steamer and cook the dumplings taken out of the package for at least 7 minutes, without removing the lid, over high heat. Tip: Use a cabbage leaf or a sheet of pitted baking paper, on the base of the steamer basket, to prevent the ravioli from sticking;2)IN A PAN: Grease the bottom of a pan with vegetable oil and brown the base of the dumplings, over medium heat, for 2 minutes. Pour water until it reaches approx. 1/4 of the height of the ravioli and finish cooking with the lid closed for about 4 minutes. Tip: for greater crunchiness, sauté in a pan with a drizzle of oil at the end of cooking.3)MICROWAVE: Remove the label, lift the top film and pour a tablespoon of water into each of the compartments with the dumplings, without adding salt or seasonings. Set the microwave to 360 W and cook for at least 7 minutes, covering the tray with plastic wrap or a microwave-safe lid.