Dumplings are everywhere, and people love arguing about what counts, what doesn’t, and what the “best” dumpling is.

So, today we’re covering these delicious bites, but with one rule: this is not a competition and there will be no winner, because I have never met a dumpling I didn’t enjoy.

In this episode, we’re taking a historical and cultural trip around the dumpling world. We’re covering what counts as a dumpling, how so many cultures have their own versions, wrapper and filling differences, cooking methods, dipping sauce options, a quick health check, and a few meal-prep friendly dumplings that are worth freezing.

In this episode:

• What counts as a dumpling
• How dumplings exist everywhere
• A world tour of dumplings
• Wrappers vs fillings vs cooking methods 
• Dipping sauces
• Are dumplings healthy?
  

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References mentioned in the episode:

• Britannica Dictionary. “Dumpling” definition 
• Monash University. About FODMAPs and IBS (what FODMAPs are and why they can trigger IBS symptoms).