Lili:  The dumpling is a traditional Chinese food.

Mike: Foreigners like it too. Dumplings are really delicious.

Lili:  There are many kinds of dumplings; boiled, steamed or fried.

Mike: And fillings for dumplings could be meat, seafood, vegetables, or a mix of everything.

Lili:  People usually dip their dumplings in vinegar. They're even more delicious eaten this way.

Mike: Yes, and with a whole host of other condiments, too, like soy sauce, ginger, scallions, garlic, and spicy pepper.

Lili:  I usually buy frozen dumplings at the supermarket. It's usually only at the weekends that I make my own dumplings.

Mike: Making dumplings is time-consuming, but it's fun.

Lili:  Yes, and we sometimes we put a coin or candy in the dumplings. The person who eats it will have good luck. Quite like a fortune cookie.

Mike:  Call me when you're making dumplings the next time. I'd love to try some!

There are many kinds of dumplings; boiled, steamed or fried.

And fillings for dumplings could be meat, seafood, vegetables, or a mix of everything.

Yes, and with a whole host of other condiments, too, like soy sauce, ginger, scallions, garlic, and spicy pepper.