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Dumplings - a classic with an innovative twist

Dumplings are like the best guests at a party: they are adaptable, versatile and never steal the show. Whether as bread dumplings with a Christmas roast, as yeast dumplings in the Alps or as pretzel dumplings at the Oktoberfest - dumplings are always in season. But they are particularly popular at Christmas.

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A dough ball with popular variations
From hearty classics to vegan creations - find out more about dumplings and dumplings, regional specialities and practical catering solutions.
Potato dumplings -A side dish for roast meat, goulash or game.

What´s it all about?

• Origin of the dumplings
• Dumpling variations at a glance
• Ready-made dumplings take the pressure off caterers
Content:

Christmas is a festival of traditions - and flavours. Dumplings are the faithful accompaniment to roast duck and game dishes on many festive tables. But what about guests who avoid animal products? They can enjoy them too, because dumplings are just as vegan. The key is to preserve the familiar flavour and consistency to bring the Christmas tradition to the plate.

Difference between dumplings ("Klöße") and dumplings ("Knödel")

Some northerners may wonder why we are talking about dumplings as a culinary Christmas tradition. After all, dumplings end up on their festive table. Absolutely right. After all, dumplings ("Knödel") and dumplings ("Klöße") both refer to balls of dough that are either savoury or sweet, plain or with sophisticated fillings. Although the ingredients and preparation methods vary, the difference between them lies mainly in their regional names. In southern Germany, Austria and South Tyrol, the term Knödel is common, while Klöße is used in northern and western Germany.

History excursion: Where does the dumpling come from?  

Dumplings have been with us for over a thousand years. They appeared in parchment manuscripts as early as 1,000 AD and in a fresco in South Tyrol in 1,290 AD. In 1,565, Spanish conquistadors brought new impetus to the world of dumplings with the potato imported from America - the potato dumpling was born. From the 18th century onwards, technical advances in milling production led to an upswing in dumpling culture. Today they have a long tradition as a classic dish, but at the same time there are more and more creative new interpretations.

Ready-made dumplings - popular and time-saving

According to a study from 2018, there were around 0.95 million people in the German-speaking population aged 14 and over who used ready-made dumplings or dumplings several times a week. For restaurateurs who want to save time and deliver quality, high-quality ready-made products are a practical solution. METRO offers caterers a wide selection of ready-made dumplings and dumplings such as frozen potato dumplings or moulded bread dumplings. Customers can also find dumpling equipment such as the dumpling steamer "Neumärkter Weihnachtsmarkt" .

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