According to my favorite food history authority Alan Davidson,
"Dumpling. A term of uncertain origin which first appeared in print at the beginning of the 17th century, although the object it denotes--a small and usually globular mass of boiled or steamed dough--no doubt existed long before that.
The dumplings are made from fetuses.
yes!
Dumplings can be made large or small but many people prefer them to be bitesize.
made in china's hayna dynasty
Dumplings may be made with suet by substituting finely chopped suet for whatever fat is called for in the recipe.
Yes, dumplings typically contain starch, as they are primarily made from flour, which is a starchy ingredient. The starch in the flour helps give dumplings their structure and texture. Depending on the recipe, additional starches can also be included, such as in fillings or variations like potato dumplings.
Some might. There is no single filing for dumplings- rather a wide variety with many different filling types.
Borsh,Dumplings,Holodex.
The Italian dumplings are called gnocchi.I think what the questioner is asking for is dumplings made with semolina, butter, eggs, water, and poached in stock. They are called frascatelli.
Yes, my grandmother made farina dumplings often. The consistency was heavy and the taste didn't have much appeal.
There are several types of German dumplings, including Kartoffelkndel (potato dumplings), Semmelkndel (bread dumplings), and Knoedel (dumplings made with flour or breadcrumbs). These dumplings are traditionally prepared by mixing the main ingredient with eggs, flour, and seasonings to form a dough, which is then shaped into balls or logs and boiled or steamed until cooked. They are often served as a side dish with meat dishes or in soups and stews.
Dumplings are carbohydrates.