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Stories, recipes and news from the dumpling bar.

Camden Market Food Guide: Best Street Food to Try

Camden Market is street-food heaven. Here's what to eat — the best stalls, global flavours and must-try dishes on your next visit.

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Borough Market Food Guide: What to Eat

Planning a trip to Borough Market? Here's what to eat — the must-try stalls, street food and dishes that make London's most famous food market.

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How Long Do Dumplings Take to Cook? A Quick Guide

Fresh or frozen, boiled or fried — a quick guide to exactly how long pelmeni and vareniki take to cook, so they're never under or overdone.

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Pelmeni Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Bowl

Pelmeni in broth is Eastern European comfort food at its best. Here's how to make a warming pelmeni soup and what to add.

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Can You Freeze Dumplings? A Complete Guide

Yes — dumplings freeze beautifully. Here's how to freeze and cook pelmeni and vareniki from frozen, plus how long they keep.

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The Best Sauces for Dumplings (Beyond Sour Cream)

Sour cream is just the start. Here are the best sauces and toppings for Eastern European dumplings, sweet and savoury.

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What to Serve With Pelmeni: Sides, Sauces and Drinks

Build a full meal around pelmeni with the best sides, sauces and drinks — from smetana and herbs to a glass of kompot.

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How to Cook Vareniki Without Them Falling Apart

Soft, intact and delicious — here's how to cook vareniki properly, whether boiled or fried, plus the toppings that finish them off.

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How to Cook Pelmeni: Boiled, Fried and in Soup

Three classic ways to cook pelmeni — boiled, pan-fried and in a warming broth. Step-by-step methods plus the best toppings for each.

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How to Cook Frozen Pelmeni (3 Easy Ways)

Boil, fry or cook in broth — here's how to cook frozen pelmeni perfectly every time, straight from the freezer. No defrosting needed.

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