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 · 1 h 15 min
Begin in China with xiaolongbao, the delicate buns that hide a mouthful of hot soup inside.
Stop 2 MomoKathmandu Valley, Nepal · medium · 1 h 5 min
Climb to Nepal for momo, the steamed street dumpling served with a fiery tomato dip.
Stop 3 MantiKayseri, Turkey · advanced · 1 h 30 min
Travel to Turkey and manti, tiny lamb dumplings under garlicky yogurt and chili butter.
Stop 4 KhinkaliImereti, Georgia · medium · 1 h
Reach Georgia for khinkali, the twist-topped soup dumplings you eat by hand.
Stop 5 PelmeniMoscow, Russia · medium · 1 h 15 min
Move 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 · 1 h 10 min
Finish in Poland with pierogi ruskie, pillowy potato and cheese dumplings from the family kitchen.
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