Chinese dumplings

Asian filled pockets

Chinese dumplings are small parcels of dough filled with meat, vegetables, or seafood, shaped by folding and pinching the wrapper closed.

They may be steamed, boiled, or pan-fried.

The category includes jiaozi, potstickers, and wontons, though regional varieties across China differ in shape, filling, and cooking method: We ordered Chinese dumplings as an appetizer.

Related
  • jiaoziChinese filled dumplings
  • wontonStuffed Chinese pasta pocket
  • baoziChinese filled steamed bread
  • gyozaJapanese filled dumplings
  • potstickerPan-fried filled dumpling

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Opposites
wrapper vs. unwrapped foods

Chinese dumplingssteak

Thick beef slice

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culinary origin/cultural food identity

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food structure/form

Chinese dumplingssoup

Cooked liquid dish

salad · steak · rice · noodles · bread

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G