Have you ever tried a dumpling? Dumplings are a super fun and tasty type of food found all over the world! They are usually made from a soft dough that can be wrapped around a filling, or sometimes they are just pieces of dough without anything inside.
The dough can be made from different things like bread, flour, or even potatoes. And what about the fillings? Oh, they can be anything you can imagine! From yummy meat or fish to creamy cheese, fresh vegetables, sweet fruits, or even sweets.
Dumplings can be cooked in many ways too! You can bake them, boil them, fry them, simmer them slowly, or steam them until they're soft and delicious. Every country seems to have its own special way of making and enjoying dumplings!
Delicious Dumplings from A to Z
Here's a list of some amazing dumplings you can find around the world!
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Dim sum dumplings are often served in small portions.
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Kenkey (top right) served with fried fish and pepper.
Kalduny are stuffed dumplings from Belarus, Lithuania, and Poland.
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Manti are traditional dumplings eaten across Central and Western Asia.
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Pavese agnolotti are an Italian pasta filled with meat.
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Yomari is made from rice flour dough, often filled with molasses and sesame seeds.
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