6 Minute English Why we love dumplings
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Aug 22, 2024 Dive into the delicious world of dumplings, where every culture adds its unique twist! Discover the rich history that stretches from the Silk Road to Ghana’s comforting kenki. Learn about the diverse ingredients and shapes that make dumplings a global favorite. Explore the joy and significance of dining expressions around these culinary delights, highlighting how they bring people together over shared meals. Whether it’s British suet or spicy Kenyan favorites, dumplings truly embody comfort food for many!
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Global Dumpling Diversity
- Dumplings vary globally, from crescent-shaped pork and cabbage dumplings in China to fried momos with buffalo in Nepal.
- Other variations include Guinness-soaked dumplings in Ireland and spinach-filled gnocchi in Italy.
Dumpling Origins
- Dumplings are cooked dough envelopes filled with various ingredients like meat, fish, vegetables, tofu, or cheese.
- The dough typically uses starchy grains like wheat, rice, corn, or potato, and "dumpling" comes from a 17th-century word meaning dough-like.
Dumpling Journey
- The dumpling's origin is unclear, but one theory suggests it originated along the Silk Road.
- This theory proposes the dumpling spread from China through Central Asia and Turkey.