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Around the world in eight dumplings Check out our list of international doughy delights and where to find them in Abu Dhabi
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01 XIAO LONG BAO Origin: Taiwan Eating a soup dumpling takes skill: you don’t want to tear it and splatter its rich broth everywhere, but you also don’t want to burn the roof of your mouth. Luckily, the institution that is Din Tai Fung has perfected its dumplings so that the dough is thick enough to 42_What’s On
safely make the journey from chopstick to mouth. As for the burning-your-mouth thing? You’re on your own. a The Galleria Mall, Abu Dhabi. @dintaifungae
02 MANTI Origin: Turkey Manti is most commonly associated with Turkish cuisine
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and is representative of a standard dumpling – nothing too special, but nothing too offensive either. It is usually filled with minced meat, onions, and spices and doused in butter. Tean in Jumeirah Saadiyat Island has a pretty gourmet option with each manti delicately stuffed with minced lamb and pine nuts and served with yoghurt sauce. a Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island. @jumeirahsaadiyat
