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Mongolia · East Asia

Short description: These steamed dumplings wrap minced meat in wheat dough, leaving a gathered top that helps hold the juices.
Ingredients: Wheat dough, mutton or beef, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and water or stock.
Cultural note: Large batches are often made for winter gatherings, where folding dumplings is as much shared labor as cooking.
Common misconception: They are steamed rather than fried, and the broth inside is part of the appeal.

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