Jau gok

Jau Gok is a traditional Chinese pastry that is commonly consumed during the Chinese New Year festival. It is also known as oil dumplings in English.

Origin and History

Jau Gok originated from the Guangdong province in China. The pastry has been a part of Chinese culture for centuries and is traditionally made and eaten during the Chinese New Year festival. The exact origin of Jau Gok is unknown, but it is believed to have been created by the Cantonese people who wanted to make a special pastry to celebrate the New Year.

Ingredients and Preparation

The main ingredients of Jau Gok are glutinous rice flour, peanuts, sesame seeds, and sugar. The dough is made from glutinous rice flour and water, and is then filled with a mixture of crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and sugar. The filled dough is then folded into a shape that resembles an ancient Chinese gold ingot, which is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. The dumplings are then deep-fried until they are golden brown.

Cultural Significance

Jau Gok is not just a pastry, but also a symbol of good luck and prosperity. The shape of the dumpling, which resembles an ancient Chinese gold ingot, is believed to bring wealth and good fortune in the coming year. Therefore, it is a common practice to make and eat Jau Gok during the Chinese New Year festival.

Variations

There are several variations of Jau Gok across different regions in China. Some variations include different fillings such as red bean paste, lotus seed paste, or coconut. In some regions, Jau Gok is also known as Yau Gok or You Zha Gao.

See Also

• Chinese New Year
• Chinese cuisine
• Cantonese cuisine
• Glutinous rice