Taro dumpling facts for kids
Taro dumpling
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| Type | Dim sum |
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| Place of origin | China |
| Main ingredients | Taro, ground pork |
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| Traditional Chinese | 芋頭角 | ||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 芋头角 | ||||||||||||
| Jyutping | wu6tau2 gok3 | ||||||||||||
| Cantonese Yale | wuhtáu gok | ||||||||||||
| Hanyu Pinyin | yùtóu jiǎo | ||||||||||||
| Literal meaning | taro dumpling | ||||||||||||
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A taro dumpling (Chinese: 芋角; Jyutping: wu6 gok2; Cantonese Yale: wuhgók) is a tasty type of dim sum. Dim sum are small, bite-sized portions of food often served with tea. This dumpling is a common dish in Chinese cuisine. You can find it in dim sum restaurants in Hong Kong and all over the world. In many Chinatown areas outside of China, it's often sold as a Chinese pastry. People also call it taro croquette or deep-fried taro dumpling.
What is a Taro Dumpling?
A taro dumpling has two main parts. The outside is made from taro, a root vegetable. This taro is first boiled until soft, then mashed into a thick layer. The inside is filled with seasoned ground pork.
How is it Made?
After being shaped, the dumpling is deep-fried. This cooking method makes the outer taro layer very crispy. It becomes light and fluffy, giving the dumpling a wonderful texture. The deep-frying also cooks the pork filling inside.
Where Can You Find Them?
Taro dumplings are a popular choice for people enjoying dim sum. They are a favorite in many Chinese restaurants. You can find them in big cities with Chinese communities everywhere.
