Yulan Dumpling is a special snack in Wuxi. People who first heard of it may mistake it for a sweet snack, but it is not. The dumpling does not contain yulan, instead, it’s deep-fried glutinous rice dumpling with meat stuffing. The dumpling got its name because it was created at the time when the Yulan magnolia blossomed. The dough is made from glutinous rice flour, filled with fresh meat or sweetened bean paste, and then deep-fried in a pan. The finished dumpling is golden yellow with crispy skin. Since Wuxi people have a sweet tooth, the meat staffing is sweet and salty.
