dumpling
dumpling — noun
- dumplingsingular
- dumplingsplural
1. A small dome of dough made from flour, water, and often fat, which is boiled dir
A small dome of dough made from flour, water, and often fat, which is boiled directly in soup, broth, or stew and served as part of the dish.
Mei-Lin added small dumplings to the chicken soup for a hearty winter meal.
collocation: dumplings + in chicken soup / stew
Yuki's grandmother taught her to roll the dough into small dumplings for the stew.
collocation: roll dough into dumplings
The chef dropped the dumplings into the broth and let them cook for fifteen minutes.
Kwame's favorite part of the beef stew was the soft dumplings floating on top.
Grace ate her dumplings with a spoon, dipping each one into the thick gravy.
- dough ball
a more general description of the shape and ingredient, not a standard dish name
- suet dumpling
a specific British version that uses animal fat in the dough
用法筆記
In British cooking, these dumplings are often made with suet (animal fat) and served with a Sunday roast or casserole. In the American South, “drop dumplings” are common in chicken soup and are lighter and fluffier.
常見錯誤
2. A wrapper of raw dough that encloses a savory filling such as meat, seafood, or
A wrapper of raw dough that encloses a savory filling such as meat, seafood, or vegetables and is then steamed, boiled, or fried until both the dough and filling are fully cooked.
Anika ordered a plate of steamed dumplings with pork and ginger at the night market.
collocation: steamed dumplings filled with [ingredient]
Diego carefully folded the dough around the shrimp filling before pan-frying the dumplings.
verb pattern: fold dough around filling + pan-fry
Fatima's mother prepared vegetable dumplings for the family gathering on Sunday evening.
Oliver dipped his crispy dumpling into the soy-vinegar sauce before taking a bite.
The street vendor sold fresh dumplings with a choice of chicken, beef, or tofu filling.
- jiaozi
Chinese filled dumplings with a thicker wrapper, usually boiled or steamed
- gyoza
Japanese version, smaller and typically pan-fried with a crispy bottom
- pot sticker
pan-fried Chinese–American dumpling with a seared crust on one side
- wonton
thin-skinned filled dumpling most often served in soup
用法筆記
This is the most common meaning worldwide. Dumplings of this type appear in many cuisines: Chinese jiaozi, Japanese gyoza, Polish pierogi, Korean mandu, Italian ravioli, and many others. The cooking method varies by culture.
常見錯誤
3. A sweet dish made by wrapping pieces of fruit in a sweetened dough and baking th
A sweet dish made by wrapping pieces of fruit in a sweetened dough and baking the bundle until the pastry turns golden brown and the fruit inside becomes soft.
Elena baked apple dumplings for dessert and served them with vanilla ice cream.
collocation: apple dumplings + vanilla ice cream
Theo's grandmother made peach dumplings every summer when the fruit was ripe.
Hassan enjoyed a warm cherry dumpling topped with cinnamon and a drizzle of honey.
Soo-jin tried a baked blueberry dumpling at the bakery and bought two to take home.
- apple dumpling
the most common type of baked fruit dumpling, specifically made with apples
- fruit turnover
a similar baked pastry with fruit filling, but made with flaky puff pastry and only partially enclosed
用法筆記
Apple dumplings are a classic American dessert, especially popular in the autumn. Unlike pies or turnovers, the fruit is fully enclosed in the dough rather than placed on top of a crust. The dough is usually sweet and sometimes seasoned with cinnamon or nutmeg.