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Dumplings Around the World
Almost every cuisine arrived at the same happy idea, dough folded around a savory filling. This journey travels that shared instinct across six countries, from soup-filled buns in Shanghai to potato pierogi in Poland. Fold your way through the whole set, or pick the pleat you want to master first.
6 stops
Stop 1
XiaolongbaoShanghai, China · advanced · 75 minBegin in China with xiaolongbao, the delicate buns that hide a mouthful of hot soup inside.
Stop 2
MomoKathmandu Valley, Nepal · medium · 65 minClimb to Nepal for momo, the steamed street dumpling served with a fiery tomato dip.
Stop 3
MantiKayseri, Turkey · advanced · 90 minTravel to Turkey and manti, tiny lamb dumplings under garlicky yogurt and chili butter.
Stop 4
KhinkaliImereti, Georgia · medium · 60 minReach Georgia for khinkali, the twist-topped soup dumplings you eat by hand.
Stop 5
PelmeniMoscow, Russia · medium · 75 minMove north to Russia and pelmeni, the freezer-friendly meat dumplings of a long winter.
Stop 6
Pierogi Ruskie (Potato & Cheese Dumplings)Lesser Poland, Poland · medium · 70 minFinish in Poland with pierogi ruskie, pillowy potato and cheese dumplings from the family kitchen.