Read the 3rd part of our series about the most delicious dishes in the world! After showing you exotic dishes from different corners of the world in the previous parts, we are ready for another dose of gastronomic experiences. In this part, we will embark on another culinary expedition and discover new dumplings that world cuisine has to offer.
Dumplings
Pelmeni are Russian dumplings from Siberia, probably introduced to Russian cuisine by the Mongols.
Similar to Chinese jiaozi, Turkish manti, and Eastern European pierogi, pelmeni are characterized by the thickness of the dumpling dough.
Pelmeni can be filled with anything from meat to mushrooms to cheese, but never anything sweet.
Dim sum
Some dumpling purists claim that Australian dim sim is just a distorted version of Chinese dumplings.
But we say that if a dumpling has fans standing in line, it's a good dumpling.
Dim sim is a combination of meat or fish mixed with cabbage and wrapped in a wrapper. It can be steamed, fried, or grilled, and is usually much larger than a Chinese dumpling.
Dim sims usually taste like ginger – this is a characteristic of Western Chinese cuisines found in Australia, North America and Europe.
Brick
The word "brik" is said to be derived from Turkish, but they are a quintessentially Tunisian dumpling, a deep-fried triangular treat, often with an egg inside for extra juiciness. They can be filled with tuna, harissa and parsley, or anything from capers to cheese and meat.
Banh bot loc
Banh bot loc are Vietnamese dumplings with pork and shrimp, with the wrapper made from tapioca flour.
Once cooked, tapioca flour becomes clear, which gives the dumpling its appearance and the wrapper its chewy texture.
There are two main variations: wrapped in banana leaves and steamed or boiled in water.
Empanada
If you've ever been to Argentina (or neighboring Latin American countries), you've almost certainly eaten an empanada: a pastry stuffed with meat, fish, or other fillings, baked or fried.
In Argentina, traditional fillings vary depending on where you are – in Mendoza, for example, olives are often added to the filling. However, you usually have a choice of meat – chicken and beef are classics.
Inspired by an article from CNN travel.
