Pierogis, gyozas, dim sum, samosas, empanadas, cepelinai, and wontons…humble dumplings go by many names. These familiar comfort foods can be filled with just about any vegetables and/or meat, then accented with global notes, allowing chefs to get innovative!
Appetizers: Indian samosas are crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside. Typically filled with mashed potatoes and other vegetables, the combinations are limitless.
Soups: Xiao long bao (XLB!) are the trendy soup dumplings that burst in your mouth, while wontons enjoy a long history of comfort soup popularity.
Spicy: Empanadas are flaky pastry pockets filled with meat and/or vegetables, especially chile peppers, onions, and garlic. Serve with fiery salsas.
Sweet: German dampfnudel dumplings are made with cream, sugar, butter, flour, and yeast. Topped with fresh strawberries and vanilla sauce, they are light, fluffy, and can be adapted for many menus.
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