Dumpling Delight. Japanese Stock Photo

Five Gyoza with cabbage salad on Plate .Dumpling is a broad classification for a dish that consists of pieces of dough wrapped around a filling or of dough with no filling. The dough can be based on bread, flour, or potatoes, and may be filled with meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, fruits, or sweets. Dumplings may be prepared using a variety of methods, including baking, boiling, frying, simmering, or steaming. A small savory ball of dough (usually made with suet) that may be boiled, fried, or baked in a casserole.