25 Delightfully Doughy Dumpling Recipes From Around The World
25 Delightfully Doughy Dumpling Recipes From Around The World
There is no dish more comforting than dumplings. Whatever cuisine you most love (or are most excited to explore), it has at least one version of the dumpling to discover and enjoy. Searching for more warm and comforting recipes? Check out some of our tempting casseroles.
Pelmeni
Among the likes of Chinese dumplings and Polish pierogi come these Siberian pelmeni, little pouches of dough that are usually stuffed with ground beef, finely chopped onions, and warm spices like cumin. There are many variations, but ours somewhat resemble tortellini, and are served tossed in butter with sour cream and dill.
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Butternut Squash Potstickers
These seasonal potstickers are a super-clever and delicious fall appetizer. They're easy to put together and most of your time is spent roasting your squash until really tender, which can be done ahead of time. Crimping takes a little practice, but the good news is that even if they look a little wonky, they are still going to taste great!
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Soup Dumplings
We absolutely LOVE dumplings, and xiaolongbao, the Chinese version filled with ground pork and gelatinized pork broth, are some of the best. Though traditionally pork bones are used to make the broth semi-solid, they can be hard to find, so we've subbed in gelatin and whatever broth you like. Trust us, once heated up, these dumplings are still just as heavenly.
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Ginger Pork Potstickers
Looking for a weekend project? We suggest these super-flavorful (and surprisingly easy) pot stickers! Don't miss the photo guide of our folding technique, though you don't need to fuss too much over them. They'll taste amazing no matter how they look.
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Copycat PF Chang's Wonton Soup
A lot of wonton soups tend to just be wontons and broth. Sometimes there will be noodles or some sliced scallions, but it tends to be a pretty minimalist dish. The PF Chang's version is for those who want more, more and then some more.
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Chicken Matzo Ball Soup
True Jewish food-philes know that matzo ball soup isn’t just for your Passover feast. (If you’ve ever been to a Jewish deli or a diner in New York City, you see it on menus all year round.) For many who love it, it’s the taste of warmth and comfort, perfect for the winter holiday.
Get the Chicken Matzo Ball Soup recipe.
Homemade Dumplings
Take your time and give this homemade dumpling process lots of love—餃子 (jiao zi) are often made in the company of loved ones around Chinese New Year to celebrate families gathering together. Their shape resembles Chinese gold ingots, a currency that was used during the Ming dynasty, and are meant to represent prosperity, wealth, and health. May each one bring you a bite-sized pocket of blessing!
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Ricotta Gnudi
Making gnudi, or Italian ricotta dumplings, only sounds fancy. They're actually an easy pasta dinner anyone can pull off. If you love gnocchi as much as we do, you'll likely love these too. The only real difference? Gnocchi is made with potato and gnudi is made with ricotta, which makes them even more tender, light, and plump.
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Vegetarian Matzo Ball Soup
Cozy and nourishing, we crave matzo ball soup pretty much year-round. Although schmaltz (AKA chicken fat) and chicken broth are typically included in this classic Ashkenazi Jewish soup, it’s not hard to swap in vegetarian-friendly ingredients.
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Air Fryer Potstickers
We here at Delish love dumplings of all kinds, but making them completely from scratch can be a lot. If you want something that’s a little less work intensive (and you love using your air fryer), this recipe is all yours.
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Dill & Cheddar Pierogis
When you're looking for something warm, comforting, and carb-y, do Polish pierogi come to mind? We think they should, and this cheesy dill version certainly satisfies on all fronts. Loaded with sharp white cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, and creamy mashed potatoes, the only thing more gratifying than making them from scratch is stuffing them in your mouth. ??
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Homemade Bacon Spaetzle
Spaetzle is a traditional German pasta-like dumpling made eggs, and it's great as a side or a full meal. The joy of spaetzle lies in their irregular shapes and sizes, so have fun with it. The one thing that's mandatory: Serve spaetzle with a frosty beer.
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Lobster Ravioli
For this version of lobster ravioli, wonton wrappers are used instead of pasta dough. We know that it's hardly Italian traditon, but we wanted to make this easy for you. And guess what… they are so darn delicious. The wonton wrappers are so tender and light that you really only taste the decadent lobster filling. If you want actual pasta-encased lobster ravioli, then our pasta dough is great; otherwise, we promise you’re going to make these over and over again.
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Cacio e Pepe Potato Gnocchi
Homemade potato gnocchi is surprisingly easy to make and the dough is a dream to work with. Unlike pasta, there's no resting or labored rolling involved. It's as simple as roasting a few potatoes and mixing everything together.
Get the Cacio e Pepe Potato Gnocchi recipe.
Wonton Soup
We turn to this quick and easy wonton soup over and over when temperatures start dropping. Not only does it come together in a flash, it's also super satisfying without weighing you down. If you'd like to add some veggies to this soup, try dropping some quartered bok choy into the boiling broth a couple minutes before serving.
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Spinach Tortellini Soup
A regular rotation of healthy soupsmakes getting through the week so much easier, and this spinach tortellini version slides easily into the mix. It only takes 25 minutes to make spinach tortellini soup thanks to pantry staples like shallots, Parmesan, canned tomatoes, and tortellini.
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Butternut Squash Ravioli
Putting in the elbow grease for these squash ravioli will make you feel like a true chef, and the pasta will taste 10x better just knowing you made it from scratch. A homemade pasta is no easy feat, but trust us, it is 100% worth it.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken and Dumplings
Is there anything more cozy than chicken and dumplings? This recipe makes the classic even easier to whip up, so you're never too far away from this ultimate comfort food.
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Steamed Buns (Baozi)
There are endless variations on the steamed bun across different cultures and regions: different dough recipes, different fillings, different cooking methods. The three separate filling options can be made a day in advance: a meaty cabbage-pork combo, a flexible miso-carrot mix that can be vegan or pescatarian, and a sweet red bean paste version that can be served as dessert. Let these be mere suggestions: Once you have the dough made, you can play around with creating your own filling variations.
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Homemade Samosas
Homemade samosas don't need to be intimidating! The spiced potato filling is fast and easy, and the dough comes together quickly using melted ghee. You may need to hunt down some spices and seeds, but it's well worth it for the best, most authentic-tasting samosas.
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Carrot Gnocchi
These are, by their soft, tender, and pillowy nature, very rustic—one might even call them ugly. But worry not: once you sauté them in butter, herbs, and pistachios, they will look every bit as delicious as they smell. You can also use them as you would store-bought gnocchi, like in our one-pan creamy chicken & gnocchi recipe.
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Cheesy Beef Empanadas
Everything you could ever want in one convenient pocket! You can even make these delicious bites in the air fryer for the same golden, crisp shell in no time at all.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Serve this gnocchi boiled or seared, either in a caramelized sauce of bacon fat, butter, maple syrup, and bourbon (??), or in a simple cacio e pepe-inspired finish like in our potato gnocchi recipe.
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Easy Chicken & Dumplings
This easy recipe is perfect on a cold night and simple enough to make when you don't feel like making anything. If you want an even easier route, we have the perfect slow-cooker version, too!
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Tamales
Tamales aren’t just fun to eat, they’re a great solo or group project for anyone who loves to cook. Make it a party by involving your friends, enlist your partner or spouse for a different kind of date night, or get the whole family involved. Making them is a joy, and tamales are a great canvas for different kinds of fillings.
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There is no dish more comforting than dumplings. Whatever cuisine you most love, it has at least one version of the dumpling to discover and enjoy.