"What Chinese dish is described as ""meat-filled dumplings"" ?"
Chicken and dumplings has been around for many generations, each culture has its own way of individualizing the basic dumpling recipe. There are other international versions of chicken and dumplings. For instance, the Chinese culture has the wonton, which is similar to the chicken and dumplings dish as we know it today. Additionally, the Iranian-Jewish dish, called gondi, includes matzah ball dumplings, which are also common in Central European food. Since the creation of the dumpling, various meats aside from chicken have accompanied it, such as beef, lamb and pork. A variant known as "chicken and pastry" or simply "chicken pastry" features wide,
Chicken and dumplings may be added to the recipe for added richness. Since chicken meat would become dry and tough if it is boiled long enough to cook the dumplings and thicken the broth, the chicken or parts are removed from the broth before adding the dumplings. While the dumplings are cooking, the meat is separated from the bones. When the dumplings are done and the broth seasoned and thickened, the chicken is returned to the broth. The dish is then ready to be served, but may be kept on low heat so as to not further cook the chicken. Although the dumpling