When we travel around, we often find ourselves wanting to take a break from eating out and cook something in the hostel or apartment kitchen, but this could mean an evening away from the local cuisine. Wherever we go, we can always buy a packet of the local dumpling and cook a local meal without much trouble.
Xiaolongbao (China)
You thought dumplings fit nicely in a soup? How about the opposite? This Shanghai staple is dough filled with delicious broth.
Samosa (India)
A triangle with meat and vegetables, or just vegetarian, and deep-fried.
Mantu (Turkey)
This soft-cooked dumpling is eaten with a topping of olive oil and garlic yogurt.
Khinkali (Georgia)
Delicious with a variety of stuffing options, the khinkali’s most impressive feature is its hand twisted pinch sealing, a unique signature of each dumpling.
Pierogi (Poland)
Most commonly stuffed with potato or minced meat, eat this treat with sour cream and fried onion on top.
Kartoffelknoedel (Germany)
This German staple is made of cooked potatoes, sometimes mixed with raw potatoes, and stuffed with bread crumbs or croutons.
Ravioli (Italy)
Needs no explanations or introduction, ravioli is a favorite around the world, with various fillings and sauces.
Pitepalt (Sweden)
Made of raw potatoes and filled with meat, this Scandinavian savory delight is surprisingly served with jam!
Empanadas (South America)
Pockets of pastry filled with vegetables, meat, or cheese, empanadas are even available in some places with potato and raisin stuffing.