5 Worst Rated Dumpling Types
in the World

Shlishkes are potato-based dumplings that are especially beloved by the Hungarians and Ashkenazi Jews. The dough is usually made with leftover mashed potatoes, eggs, flour, and salt. It's rolled into a long strip which is then cut into smaller pieces. The dumplings are boiled until they rise to the surface, and they're then rolled in a mixture of buttered breadcrumbs. Although shlishkes look similar to gnocchi, they're actually firmer and don't have ridges. These Hungarian dumplings also aren't sprinkled with cheese or covered with sauces like gnocchi. The shlishkes are typically served as a side dish accompanying meat, but they can also be transformed into a dessert and eaten on their own if they're rolled in sugar.Expand

While traditional potato gnocchi take some time to prepare, gnocchi di Parmigiano can be prepared much quicker as an even more decadent version of this popular food. Made with Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, eggs, flour, and breadcrumbs, these delicious treats truly are easy and quick to prepare. Full of flavor, gnocchi di Parmigiano are best paired with simple sauces such as fresh tomato sauce with a touch of basil.Expand

Usually associated with northern Italy and the Tuscany region, chestnut gnocchi were one of the original gnocchi varieties. They are traditionally prepared with a combination of chestnut and wheat flour, although some combinations occasionally include mashed potatoes. Their shape and size is similar to other varieties, and they are mainly distinguished by their light brown color. In the simplest form, chestnut gnocchi are merely paired with a sprinkle of olive oil and grated Pecorino cheese, but their rich flavor combines well with other types of cheese, pesto, or tomato-based sauces.Expand

Gnocchi di zucca or pumpkin gnocchi is a popular Italian dish consisting of pumpkin, eggs, butter, flour, and flavorings such as salt, pepper, and sage. The most popular variety is served in a sauce made with butter and sage, and the whole thing is then finished with Grana Padano or Parmigiano shavings on top.Expand

Kopytka are small potato dumplings from Poland that are similar in taste and appearance to the Italian gnocchi. They are made with boiled and mashed potatoes with the addition of flour. The name of the dish can be translated to little hooves, referring to the shape of the dumplings. It is said that the best kopytka should be light, soft, and fluffy in texture. Kopytka are usually consumed as the main course, topped with buttered breadcrumbs or a mushroom sauce, but they can also be served as a side dish combined with lard, pork, and fried onions.Expand