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Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Around the world in 30 dumplings

by Hoishan Chan

A dumpling may "only" be a pocket of dough filled with some form of savory or sweet stuffing. That, at least, is how we're defining them for the purposes of this article.

But they're more than the sum of their parts, a marvel of world cuisine, both simple and complex, local and global, adaptable yet fixed in their home regions as cheap, tasty staples to snack on. 

We're pretty sure that, among their various incarnations, there are few travelers who will not have found at least one dumpling to their taste. 

But if you happen to be among that minority, here are 30 dumplings -- or their near relatives -- to change your mind.

1. Xiaolongbao

Served steamed in bamboo baskets, xiaolongbao look different from other types of Chinese dumplings, as the skin is gathered and pinched at the top instead of folded in half. 

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