Dumplings: A Global History
By (Author) Barbara Gallani
Reaktion Books
Reaktion Books
1st June 2015
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Cookery / food and drink / food writing
641.331
Hardback
128
Width 120mm, Height 197mm
The dumpling has become synonymous with comfort food across the world. Whether stuffed or unfilled, steamed or boiled, many countries have their own version of the dish. Barbara Gallani looks at the differences and similarities between the ways dumplings are prepared and eaten across the world, addressing the contrast between the dumpling as an everyday dish and a food for festive occasions.Including traditionaldumpling recipes for readers to make at home, Dumplings shows whatmakes this food special in so many countries.
Barbara Gallani is Director of Food Safety and Science at the UK Food and Drink Federation. She lives in London.