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Varenik
Pierogi are filled dumplings made by wrapping Leavening, unleavened dough around a savory or sweet Stuffing, filling and cooking in boiling water. They are often pan-fried before serving. Pierogi or their varieties are associated with the cuisines of Central European cuisine, Central, Eastern European cuisine, Eastern and Southeast Europe, Southeastern Europe. Dumplings most likely originated in Asia and came to Europe via trade in the Middle Ages. The widely-used English name pierogi was derived from Polish language, Polish. In some parts of Eastern Europe they are known as varenyky''.'' Pierogi are also popular in modern-day American cuisine, American and Canadian cuisine, where they are sometimes known under different local names. Typical fillings include potato, cheese, Quark (dairy product), quark, sauerkraut, ground meat, edible mushrooms, and/or fruits. Savory pierogi are often served with a topping of sour cream, fried onions, or both. Terminology The English word "p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumplings
Dumpling is a broad class of dishes that consist of pieces of dough (made from a variety of starch sources), oftentimes wrapped around a filling. The dough can be based on bread, flour, buckwheat or potatoes, and may be filled with meat, fish, tofu, cheese, vegetables, fruits or sweets. Dumplings may be prepared using a variety of methods, including baking, boiling, frying, simmering or steaming and are found in many world cuisines. In the United States in May 2015 National Day Calendar listed National Dumpling Day as held on September 26, annually. African Banku and kenkey are defined as dumplings in that they are starchy balls of dough that are steamed. They are formed from fermented cornmeal. Banku is boiled and requires continuous kneading, while kenkey is partly boiled then finished by steaming in corn or banana leaves. Tihlo—prepared from roasted barley flour—originated in the Tigray region of Ethiopia and is now very popular in Amhara as well and spread ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
