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Summary:

From gnocchi to pierogi to wonton, the dumpling has become synonymous with comfort food around the world. Whether stuffed or unfilled, steamed or boiled, many countries have their own version of the dish. In this book, Barbara Gallani looks at the differences and similarities between the ways dumplings are prepared in a variety of cultures, addressing the contrast between the dumpling as an everyday meal and as a food for festive occasions.First examining the etymology of the word and examining just what makes a dumpling a dumpling, Gallani moves on to recount the many ways we have come to lov.

Table of Contents:

• Cover; Dumplings: A Global History; Imprint Page; Contents; 1. What is a Dumpling?; 2. Dumplings Around the World; 3. Etymology, Historical Documents and Cookbooks; 4. From Celebratory Feast to Street Food; 5. Folklore, Literature and Film; 6. How to Make Dumplings; Recipes; Glossary; Select Bibliography; Websites and Associations; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index

Author/Creator:

Gallani, Barbara , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Dumplings: a global history [by Gallani, B.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Dumplings : A Global History [by Gallani, B.] (London : Reaktion Books,c2015 — ISBN 9781780234335)

Related Series:

Edible

Subjects:

Dumplings

Cooking, Chinese

Dim sum

General Notes:

Electronic reproduction. Ipswich, MA Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on March 27, 2015).

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Call Numbers:

TX769 .G35 2015

ISBNs:

9781780234632
1780234635

OCLC Numbers:

903442352

Other Control Numbers:

947993 (source: EbpS)
[Unknown Type]: ybp12286055