一提到Dumplings这个单词，学过英语的都知道这是英语里饺子的单词。一直以来，相信大多数人也是这么认为的。

翻看网上的wiki百科，里面的解释如下：

Dumpling is a broad classification for a dish that consists of pieces of dough wrapped around a filling, or of dough with no filling. The dough can be based on bread, flour or potatoes, and may be filled with meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, fruits or sweets. Dumplings may be prepared using a variety of methods, including baking, boiling, frying, simmering or steaming and are found in many world cuisines.

饺子是一种广泛的食物分类，它由裹着馅料的面团或没有馅料的面团组成。面团可以以面包、面粉或土豆为原料，里面可以装满肉、鱼、奶酪、蔬菜、水果或糖果。饺子可以用多种方法制作，包括烘烤、煮沸、油炸、文火炖或蒸煮，在许多世界菜系中都有。

今天要解释的这个食谱也是关于dumpling的，但是看完相信一定会颠覆你的认知。

如下是完成品。

如下是配料。

Step 1 第一步

In a large pot, warm the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.

用大锅加中火加热橄榄油或黄油，把洋葱煮5到7分钟直到变软。

Step 2 第二步

Add the mixed vegetables, broth, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes.

加入蔬菜，肉汤，盐，胡椒和月桂叶。炖7到10分钟。

Step 3 第三步

While the broth is simmering, combine the Bisquick mix and milk in a large bowl.

炖肉汤的时候，把贝蒂妙厨松饼预拌粉和牛奶混合在一个大碗里。

Step 4 第四步

Stir until thoroughly combined. The batter should be sticky, but it should still clump together. If its too dry, slowly add more milk, one tablespoon at a time. If its too wet, add a sprinkle of Bisquick.

搅拌至完全混合。此时面糊应该是黏性的，但它应该仍然聚集在一起。如果太干，慢慢多加牛奶，一次加一汤匙。如果太湿了，就加一点贝蒂妙厨松饼预拌粉。

Step 5 第五步

Form the batter into dumplings, about the size of golf balls.

把面糊做成dumplings (原来这就是西方人理解的dumplings)，大约高尔夫球大小。

Step 6 第六步

To the pot, add the chicken and heavy cream, if using. Stir well. Drop the dumplings ontothe liquid, making sure they arent completely submerged.

Reduce to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.

如果需要的话，在锅里加入鸡肉和奶油。好好搅拌。把饺子放在水里，确保它们没有完全浸没。

炉火降低至低热，在不盖盖子的情况下炖10分钟。

Step 7 第七步

Cover the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until the liquid is thick.

盖上锅盖，再炖10分钟或者直到汤汁变稠。

Remove the bay leaves before serving. If youd like, garnish your easy Bisquick dumplings with fresh parsley or oregano.

上菜前把月桂叶去掉。如果你喜欢，还可以用新鲜的欧芹或牛至装饰你的简易贝蒂妙厨松饼预拌粉dumplings。

成品图

看上去是不是很像中餐的肉丸呢？