Pre-reading questions:
- How often do you eat spicy foods?
- What is your go-to snack? When do you usually eat it?
Vocabulary:
- worldwide /WURLD-WAHYD/
- highlight /HAHY-lahyt/
- typically /TIP-i-klee/
- coat /koht/
- dip /dip/
[adverb] – existing or happening in all parts of the world
There have been a lot of environmental issues worldwide.
[noun] – the best or most exciting, entertaining, or interesting part of something
The highlight of my trip was the banana boat experience.
[adverb] – used when you are giving an average or usual example of a particular thing
They typically serve pasta with garlic bread.
[verb] – to cover something with a layer of a particular substance
Kim coated the cake with buttercream.
[verb] – to put something into a liquid for a short time
The kids enjoy dipping marshmallows into the chocolate sauce.
Article reading:
RavioliThe first on the list is one of Italy’s traditional dishes. Bite-sized pillows of pasta filled with cheese, meat, and vegetables, raviolis are best when they’re homemade.
Sichuan spicy wontonThe highlights of this dish are its scent and rich flavor. It is typically coated in spicy chili oil, Sichuan peppercorn, and a black vinegar sauce. The spicy Sichuan wonton, or chao shou, is the perfect appetizer or main course dish.
SiomayThis Indonesian dumpling with a steamed fish filling is related to the Cantonese steamed dumplings called shumai. Street cart vendors in Bandung offer siomay with vegetables and peanut sauce.
PierogiPopular in Central and Eastern Europe, pierogi dumplings have potato, minced meat, cheese, and fruit for stuffings.
MomoIndians and Tibetans usually stuff momo with meat, vegetables, or cheese, and serve them with a tomato-based dipping sauce.
Try these mouthwatering recipes now! You may find them in your local restaurants or make them on your own.
Comprehension questions
- What is one of Italy’s traditional dishes?
- What are the highlights of the Sichuan spicy wonton?
- How do street cart vendors in Bandung prepare siomay?
- What are the stuffings of pierogi?
- How do Indians and Tibetans serve momo?
Discussion questions
- What is your country’s version of dumplings?
- Which among the dumplings in the article would you like to try? Why?
- If you could make your own dumplings, what would be the fillings? How would you serve them?
- Do you think that people should eat dumplings with rice?
- In your opinion, what is the importance of sauce in a dish?