August 30, 2026

The first written record of this food in Korea appears in the medieval Goryeosa history, attributed to a naturalized Khitan during the reign of King Myeongjong of Goryeo. In Central Asia, versions of this food (manti) are popular throughout Kyrgyzstan and neighboring countries. Which food connects them?

A Pig roast
B Casserole
C pizza
D Dumpling

Dumplings appear in cultures around the world under many names, from Chinese jiaozi and Korean mandu to Central Asian manti, Italian ravioli and Polish pierogi. The Korean word 'mandu' shares its origin with 'manti'.

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