7 dumpling recipes, including wontons, pierogi and ravioli - The Washington Post
There are many contentious debates in the food world: How to cut a grilled cheese, whether a hot dog is a sandwich, and so on. But the one that piques my interest the most is this: What constitutes a dumpling? When I think of the word, my mind jumps to dim sum. It conjures up visions of steaming baskets filled with xiao long bao and shrimp shumai. But really, what's the big difference between wontons and pierogi, aside from a few ingredients? I would like to make the case that any food involving a filling fully encased by dough can be considered a dumpling. Does this mean pizza rolls are part of the club? I guess! Regardless of whether you're on board with my argument, I think you'll agree that stuffed foods are some of the most delicious out there. From empanadas to ravioli, there's a dough-and-filling combination for everyone. Here are our favorites from the Recipe Finder. Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli , above. Don't break out the pasta machine just yet — these ravi...