Vocabulary:
- plump /pluhmp/
- aroma /uh-ROH-muh/
- intense /in-TENS/
- infuse /in-FYOOZ/
- craving /KREY-ving/
[adjective] – having a pleasantly soft, rounded body or shape
We had a plump and juicy roast chicken for dinner.
[noun] – a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink
I just love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee!
[adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong
She drank more than 8 glasses of water because of the intense heat.
[verb] – to fill (with herbs, liquid, tea leaves, etc.) so as to extract flavor or other qualities
I infused this dish with some herbs.
[noun] – a strong feeling of wanting something
Laura has a craving for dark chocolate.
Article reading:
Ravioli
The first on the list is one of Italy’s beloved dishes. Plump bite-sized pillows of pasta filled with cheese, meat, and vegetables, raviolis are best when they’re homemade.
Sichuan spicy wontonThe strengths of this dish are its aroma and intense flavor. It is typically coated in spicy chili oil and infused with Sichuan peppercorn and a black vinegar sauce. The spicy Sichuan wonton, or chao shou, is the perfect appetizer or main course dish.
SiomayThis Indonesian 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.
Satisfy your craving for dumplings with these international recipes! You may find them in your local restaurants or make them on your own.
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?
Summarization
Describe:
- savory
- appetizer
- main course
- satisfy
- local