Polish priest Michal Boym sought Pope aid for Ming China in 1651
In 1651, the embattled Ming court sent Polish priest Michal Boym to seek assistance from the Pope.
Mission to Rome failed
The embattled Ming court included several Christian converts when it dispatched the priest. The request for aid never reached the Pope or received a response. This historical account contrasts with modern food discussions about Polish dumplings in Singapore and Hong Kong.
Dumpling origins debated
Some theories suggest dumpling-like foods spread westwards from East Asia through Central Asia. Other theories propose that filled dumplings emerged independently in multiple places around the world. Traditional Polish pierogi contain potatoes, cheese, meat, mushrooms and fruit.
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