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Dumplings and Cocky’s Joy
(Australia) Serves 4 to 6 (makes about 12 dumplings) INGREDIENTS For the Syrup ½ cup golden syrup ½ cup light muscovado or other unrefined sugar 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, cut into chunks For the Dumplings 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons (½…
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Leaf-Wrapped Rice and Banana Bundles
Khao Tom Mat (Thailand) Serves 4 to 8 (makes 8 dumplings) INGREDIENTS For the Rice Mixture ¼ cup dried black turtle beans, soaked in plenty of water for 6 to 8 hours or ½ cup canned, drained and rinsed 3 pandan leaves, each folded in half and tied into a knot for easier handling, or…
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Cheddar Cheese and Potato Pierogi
(United States) Serves 4 to 8 (makes about 40 dumplings) INGREDIENTS For the Dough 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus some extra for dusting 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 large egg, beaten ¼ cup warm water 3 tablespoons sour cream ½ teaspoon salt For the Filling 2 medium baking potatoes, such as russet 1…
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Panfriend Dumplings Stuffed with Pork and Cabbage
Jiao Zi (China) Serves 4 to 8 (makes about 32 dumplings) INGREDIENTS For the Dough 2¼ cupws unbleached all-purpose flour, plus some extra for dusting 1 tablespoon grapeseed or other neutral oil For the Filling 2 dried shiitake or black mushrooms, soaked in hot water to cover for 30 minutes ½ pound boneless pork loin,…