Dumplings are made across the world and come in different shapes, sizes, forms and flavors. Despite their differences, they somehow sooth and delight in equal measure. The juicy filling of a xiao long bao. The warm center of a pierogi. The chewy exterior of a gnudi. How do dumplings achieve that comfort? Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey investigate.&nbsp;
Recipes Mentioned:
S<a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/17349-shanghai-soup-dumplings-xiaolongbao">hanghai Soup Dumplings</a>
<a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/8671-potato-cheddar-pierogi?queryID=cdd07691e2ca9526269517ab30089c65&amp;indexName=everest_search_cortado_production">Potato Cheddar Pierogi</a>
<a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/13539-spinach-and-ricotta-gnudi-with-tomato-butter-sauce?queryID=a1b5f82034e257a79938c56aec6ad0c6&amp;indexName=everest_search_cortado_production">Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato-Butter Sauce</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Dumplings are made across the world and come in different shapes, sizes, forms and flavors. Despite their differences, they somehow sooth and delight in equal measure. The juicy filling of a xiao long bao. The warm center of a pierogi. The chewy exterior of a gnudi. How do dumplings achieve that comfort? Lan, Bryan, Nik and Lidey investigate.&nbsp;

Recipes Mentioned:

Shanghai Soup Dumplings

Potato Cheddar Pierogi

Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Tomato-Butter Sauce
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Episode 14: What makes a dumpling comforting?

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