Global Dumpling Delights

Dumplings are cooked dough often filled with meat or vegetables.

Many cultures around the world prepare and enjoy dumplings.

Dough for dumplings can be made from flour or potatoes.

Fillings include meat, fish, tofu, cheese, or vegetables.

Cooking methods vary: boiling, steaming, frying, and sometimes baking.

Chinese jiaozi are dumplings shaped like human ears.

Jiaozi were invented between 150 and 219 CE in China.

Barbadian dumplings are slightly sweet and spiced with cinnamon.

Jamaican dumplings are made with flour and sometimes cornmeal.

Two wrapped dumplings are common in many world cuisines.

Peruvian papas rellenas are stuffed mashed potato balls, then fried.

Central Asian manti are steamed lamb dumplings served with yogurt.

Dumplings unite many cuisines with endless shapes and flavors.