Chicken and dumplings
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Chicken and Dumplings is a popular food combining the two ingredients in its name. Even though it is common to hear people say dumplings[citation needed], a dumpling is a mixture of dough and water formed into a ball.
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[edit] History
Chicken and Dumplings were first introduced in the early 17th century. "Dumpling. A term of uncertain origin which first appeared in print at the beginning of the 17th century, although the object it denotes--a small and unusually globular mass of boiled or steamed dough--no doubt existed long before that." Later appearances of the "dumpling" appear in many varied cultures in and around the world.
[edit] International Versions
Although the Dumpling has been around for many generations, each culture in society has their own way of individualizing the basic recipe of dumplings. While there are other international versions of chicken and dumplings, the Chinese culture has the Wonton which is similar to the Chicken and dumplings as we know it today. Additionally, the Iranian-Jewish dish called Gundi includes matzah ball dumplings which are also common in central European food.
Since the creating of the dumpling, various meats aside from chicken have accompanied it such as Beef, Lamb and Pork.
The Chinese culture associates symbolic meanings to various foods. "Chicken symbolizes happiness and is said to lead to a long, happy marriage. Dumplings and pot stickers convey good wishes toward one's family." Dumplings are available in many myriad Chinese or other East Asian restaurants. Dumplings are also available in other restaurants, but the menu selection is often less myriad and/or varied.
[edit] Cooking Chicken
When looking at ways to cook a Chicken, there are different types of meals, as well as seasonings that can be used. The most common way to cook chicken and dumplings is either over the stove or in the oven. Using slow roasted meat can help create a mouth-watering meal. However while cooking chicken, there are simple precautions that must be taken into consideration to ensure that the meat has no bacteria which can lead to more problems. When in fact cooking chicken for Chicken Dumplings, one could pre cook the chicken in the oven, and then add the dumpling to it before it is completely cooked. One can carve a chicken in many ways, some of which are recommended and some of which are not recommended by many chefs. Different carvings change the texture of not only the chicken, but of the dumpling or dumplings involved. Adding the dumpling after the chicken is completely cooked is another common and tasty culinary attempt that does not have the same risk of bacteria in it.
