**A Dumpling Adventure Around the World**

As I sat down to try dumplings from around the world, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and curiosity. What would these unfamiliar dishes taste like? Would they live up to my expectations of what a traditional dumpling should be? Let's embark on this culinary journey together!

**First Encounter: Kinkali from Georgia**

I began with kinkali from Georgia, which looked like little tents to me. These were called "kinkali" and were enormous compared to the traditional Asian dumplings I was used to. The outside was soft and inviting, while the inside had a rich flavor that was a welcome surprise. It felt like eating a light cloud, with the texture being much lighter than expected. As I took a bite, I couldn't help but wonder what other secrets these little dumplings held.

**A Surprise in West Africa**

Next up were fufu from West Africa, which completely blew my mind. The consistency was unlike anything I had ever experienced before - it was all the way through, with no filling whatsoever. At first, I thought this might be a mistake, but as soon as I took a bite, I knew that this was exactly what they were meant to be. These fufu dumplings were delicious and addictive, and I found myself wanting more.

**Plantain Dumplings from Georgia**

The next challenge was plantain dumplings from Georgia, which looked like a sweet treat. I was prepared for something sweet, but these turned out to be savory instead. The texture was firm and pleasant, with the plantains providing a nice contrast to the outside dough. While not my favorite, these dumplings were still enjoyable and showed me that sometimes, things don't always turn out as expected.

**Saffron-Infused Moos from India**

From India came moos, which were unlike anything I had ever seen before. The first bite revealed a crispy rice pudding-like center, with a nutty flavor that was both familiar and exciting. These dumplings were definitely not for me - I'm more of a savory fan. However, they showed me the incredible diversity of flavors and textures found in global cuisine.

**Russian Dumplings: A Sweet Surprise**

Next up were Russian dumplings, which arrived in the form of stroganoff-like bites. These had cheese, beef, and noodles inside, making them feel more like a hearty soup than a traditional dumpling. I was both intrigued and hesitant at first, but as soon as I took a bite, I knew that these were something special.

**Palmeni from Russia**

Another Russian dumpling variant was palmeni, which consisted of mushrooms, noodles, and what looked suspiciously like cheese. While not my cup of tea, these dumplings showed me the creativity and resourcefulness found in global cuisine.

**Momos from Nepal: A Savory Classic**

Finally, I tried momos from Nepal, which are a classic pork dumpling experience. These were savory, umami-rich, and packed with flavor - exactly what I had been hoping for when trying dumplings. The texture was firm but pleasant, and the pork was tender and juicy.

**The Best Dumpling: A Korean Classic**

Throughout this journey, there was one dumpling that stood out above the rest - a classic Korean momo. These were steamed to perfection, with a beautiful balance of flavors and textures. They were light, fluffy, and utterly delicious, making them my favorite of the entire adventure.

**A Dumpling Conundrum: What is a Dumpling?**

As I navigated this culinary journey, I couldn't help but wonder - what exactly is a dumpling? To me, it seemed to be a simple concept - a package of dough filled with ingredients. But as we traveled around the world, each country and culture added its own twist, shaping the very notion of what a dumpling should be.

**A New World of Dumplings Awaits**

As I wrapped up this adventure in dumpling exploration, I realized that there's so much more to explore beyond traditional Asian cuisine. Each region and culture has its own unique take on this beloved dish, waiting to be discovered. Until next time, when we'll continue our culinary journey around the world...

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwe're here at food network studios and today we are trying dumplings from around the world bobby what are your thoughts on dumplings in general i love dumplings sarah what's your take on dumplings i'm a little biased to like asian dumplings how do you think the dumplings might vary from country to country you know i don't know i think i've only really had traditional asian dumplings before i'm ready to broaden my dumpling yeah but before we get started don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell below so that you get notified when we post new videos oh these are huge these are i think these might be the biggest couplings i've ever seen they look like little tents these are called kinkali from georgia loving everything that's going on here so far i think that there might be juice inside or soup inside which i'm hoping for this feels like some sort of ground beef ground meat very good the outside is super soft and the inside has a lot of flavor so these are definitely like bigger oh so much than what i would yeah picture a dumpling to be the texture and the feeling of it is much lighter than the way it looks great georgia these are fufu they're west african oh the kind of consistency of that is not what i expected oh oh what it's just all the way through there's no filling in these this is not what i think of as a dumpling at all this is like not what i would imagine i feel like the texture is a lot different than i thought it would be this is delicious i'm pretty sure these are plantains and i am into it what is the definition of a dumpling to me i'm gonna be honest this is not a dumpling to me this is like a dumpling like you get would find in um like american chicken soup with dumplings i give them my food endorsement this is what you think of when you think of a dumpling i wonder if it's going to be sweet it looks like it might be sweet these are mo duck from india is that saffron you think these are sweet oh my god look at that like a crispy rice pudding inside it tastes um kind of nutty i definitely like savory more this is delicious but i'm just gonna say it i'm not here for a sweet dumpling those are mushrooms and a pile of noodles these are palmani i think i'm saying that right from russia so these look a lot more like the first ones it almost looks like there's cheese in here i think these are going to have like a stroganoff kind of a thing but i think this is beef tell me what you're thinking tell me everything you're feeling i love these oh great are these your favorites so far i don't think i've ever had anything like this before these aren't my favorite i don't think they have a lot of flavor i'm more into the mushrooms than i am the dumplings if we're being honest i'm not a fan of cheese yeah oh no i really like it they're my favorite because of all of that like i could just i would just eat and eat and eat these all day long mandu from korea great and great awesome this is a textbook dumpling i think i think the dumpling on itself is good it has flavor and then you dip it into that sauce and it's game over so i honestly don't know if i'm loving this meat on the inside compared to the last one we just had this one as far as the dumpling the robe as it's called i don't think it's i really don't think it's like a thing on its own when i get a dumpling i personally prefer steamed dumpling this is exactly what i want momos from nepal have you ever had these before i have yeah from like a food truck oh yeah oh my god that smells good these are delicious these are my favorite once again the robe is meaningful classic pork savory definitely a pork dumpling they're salty as a momo super savory they're very like umami-ish and the pork is super tender but it just like punches you in the face with flavor i think my favorite was definitely the one from nepal i think my favorite was the korean one okay that one was good too yeah there's just something about it just classic korean dumbling all the way could not have been better the best beyond that i would say for me was the fufu i didn't expect it to come i thought it was delicious i thought the sauce was delicious i would definitely try the one that was more of a sweet dumpling again i wasn't expecting a russian dumpling so it's really good is that your second favorite dumpling that's definitely my second favorite really yeah i mean the fufu definitely gets sort of a boost because it was totally unexpected it tastes really good yeah i had no idea that something like that existed but as far as flavor i loved the i can't remember what it was called but it was awesome the russian dumpling do you have a favorite dumpling let us know in the comments below until next time bye youwe're here at food network studios and today we are trying dumplings from around the world bobby what are your thoughts on dumplings in general i love dumplings sarah what's your take on dumplings i'm a little biased to like asian dumplings how do you think the dumplings might vary from country to country you know i don't know i think i've only really had traditional asian dumplings before i'm ready to broaden my dumpling yeah but before we get started don't forget to subscribe and hit the bell below so that you get notified when we post new videos oh these are huge these are i think these might be the biggest couplings i've ever seen they look like little tents these are called kinkali from georgia loving everything that's going on here so far i think that there might be juice inside or soup inside which i'm hoping for this feels like some sort of ground beef ground meat very good the outside is super soft and the inside has a lot of flavor so these are definitely like bigger oh so much than what i would yeah picture a dumpling to be the texture and the feeling of it is much lighter than the way it looks great georgia these are fufu they're west african oh the kind of consistency of that is not what i expected oh oh what it's just all the way through there's no filling in these this is not what i think of as a dumpling at all this is like not what i would imagine i feel like the texture is a lot different than i thought it would be this is delicious i'm pretty sure these are plantains and i am into it what is the definition of a dumpling to me i'm gonna be honest this is not a dumpling to me this is like a dumpling like you get would find in um like american chicken soup with dumplings i give them my food endorsement this is what you think of when you think of a dumpling i wonder if it's going to be sweet it looks like it might be sweet these are mo duck from india is that saffron you think these are sweet oh my god look at that like a crispy rice pudding inside it tastes um kind of nutty i definitely like savory more this is delicious but i'm just gonna say it i'm not here for a sweet dumpling those are mushrooms and a pile of noodles these are palmani i think i'm saying that right from russia so these look a lot more like the first ones it almost looks like there's cheese in here i think these are going to have like a stroganoff kind of a thing but i think this is beef tell me what you're thinking tell me everything you're feeling i love these oh great are these your favorites so far i don't think i've ever had anything like this before these aren't my favorite i don't think they have a lot of flavor i'm more into the mushrooms than i am the dumplings if we're being honest i'm not a fan of cheese yeah oh no i really like it they're my favorite because of all of that like i could just i would just eat and eat and eat these all day long mandu from korea great and great awesome this is a textbook dumpling i think i think the dumpling on itself is good it has flavor and then you dip it into that sauce and it's game over so i honestly don't know if i'm loving this meat on the inside compared to the last one we just had this one as far as the dumpling the robe as it's called i don't think it's i really don't think it's like a thing on its own when i get a dumpling i personally prefer steamed dumpling this is exactly what i want momos from nepal have you ever had these before i have yeah from like a food truck oh yeah oh my god that smells good these are delicious these are my favorite once again the robe is meaningful classic pork savory definitely a pork dumpling they're salty as a momo super savory they're very like umami-ish and the pork is super tender but it just like punches you in the face with flavor i think my favorite was definitely the one from nepal i think my favorite was the korean one okay that one was good too yeah there's just something about it just classic korean dumbling all the way could not have been better the best beyond that i would say for me was the fufu i didn't expect it to come i thought it was delicious i thought the sauce was delicious i would definitely try the one that was more of a sweet dumpling again i wasn't expecting a russian dumpling so it's really good is that your second favorite dumpling that's definitely my second favorite really yeah i mean the fufu definitely gets sort of a boost because it was totally unexpected it tastes really good yeah i had no idea that something like that existed but as far as flavor i loved the i can't remember what it was called but it was awesome the russian dumpling do you have a favorite dumpling let us know in the comments below until next time bye you\n"