Dumpling Types Quiz
Instructions: Dumplings come in endless varieties worldwide — how many can you identify?
- 1.
Gyoza are pan-fried dumplings most associated with which country's cuisine?
AJapanBVietnamCChinaDKorea - 2.
Which Chinese dumpling, meaning 'little basket bun,' is a steamed soup dumpling from Shanghai?
ASiu maiBWontonCXiao long baoDHar gow - 3.
Pierogi are filled dumplings that are a traditional dish of which Eastern European country?
ARussiaBHungaryCPolandDCzech Republic - 4.
Which Italian dumpling is made from potatoes and flour, often served with sauce?
ARavioliBGnocchiCAgnolottiDTortellini - 5.
Mandu is the Korean name for dumplings. What is a common filling for mandu?
AFruit preservesBSweet red bean paste onlyCCheese and herbsDPork, tofu, and kimchi - 6.
Which Nepali/Tibetan dumpling, similar to Chinese jiaozi, is typically served with a spicy tomato chutney?
AMomoBBuuzCKhinkaliDSamosa - 7.
Empanadas, while sometimes considered a pastry, are a type of dumpling originating from which culinary tradition?
ASpanish and Latin AmericanBGreekCFrenchDItalian - 8.
Which dim sum dumpling has a translucent wrapper and is filled with shrimp?
ASiu maiBLo mai gaiCChar siu baoDHar gow - 9.
Khinkali are large, twisted-top soup dumplings from which country?
ATurkeyBGeorgiaCAzerbaijanDArmenia - 10.
Which German dumpling, called Knödel, is commonly made from bread or potatoes?
ASchupfnudelnBMaultaschenCKnödelDSpätzle - 11.
Maultaschen are large stuffed pasta parcels from which region of Germany?
ABavariaBSwabiaCSaxonyDRhineland - 12.
Which Russian dumpling, typically filled with meat, is boiled and served with sour cream?
APirozhkiBVarenikiCBliniDPelmeni - 13.
Ravioli differs from most Asian dumplings because the wrapper is made from what?
ACornmealBPotato starchCRice flourDWheat pasta dough (egg-based) - 14.
Which sweet Jewish dumpling, made from matzo meal, is traditionally served in chicken soup?
AMatzo ballBKreplachCLatkeDKnish - 15.
Modak is a sweet dumpling filled with coconut and jaggery, offered during festivals in which country?
ASri LankaBIndiaCIndonesiaDThailand