dumpling

/ˈdʌmplɪŋ/noun

A small rounded piece of dough, sometimes wrapped around a filling, that is boiled, steamed, or fried.

Example sentences

“We ordered a plate of steamed dumplings filled with pork and chives.”
“My grandmother taught me how to fold dumplings for the Lunar New Year.”

Almost every cuisine has a version: gyoza, pierogi, wontons, matzo balls. Menus use the word loosely, so wrapper and filling vary widely.

Related words

brothThe liquid left after meat, vegetables, or other food has been cooked in water.sushiA Japanese food of vinegar-seasoned rice shaped into small pieces, often wrapped in seaweed and topped or filled with fish, vegetables, or meat.stewA meal of meat, vegetables, or both cooked slowly in liquid.tacoA Mexican dish consisting of a folded tortilla, soft or crispy, stuffed with fillings such as meat, beans, cheese, vegetables, and salsa.grillA cooking device with metal bars over a fire or other heat source, used to cook meat, fish, and vegetables.pizzaAn Italian dish consisting of a thin round of bread dough baked with tomato sauce, cheese, and other toppings such as vegetables or meat.