Honestly, I can't even remember when is the last time I tried making this kind of crystal clear dumpling.
haha.... I bought some Chinese chives this morning just to prepare this kuih. Chinese chives also called as garlic chives
(it actually smells like one too !). Chives is very popular in Asia, while mostly love to use them in making all kind of dumplings.... the Korean loves to use them in making
buchujeon, the Korean pancake and some loves to use them in making pan fried flat bread (油饼). And ME, I'm going to try them in making
Teochew dumpling.
Ingredients :
200gm
Chinese chives, washed & rinsed
2 eggs, beaten
1 tspn light soy sauce
salt & pepper to taste
1/3 tspn vegetarian granules
Method :
(1) mix together soy sauce and beaten egg till well blended, then cut chives into 1.5cm length and set aside.
(2) preheat a frying pan with some cooking oil, fry beaten egg by stirring it gradually till turned brown.
(3) now, add Chinese chives, granules, salt & pepper into scrambled egg and cook for another one to two minutes over low heat.
(4) finally, transfer egg chives mixture to a plate and leave cool before used.
Ingredients for
dough :
80gm tapioca flour （薯粉）
80gm wheat starch（淀粉）
240ml boiling water
a pinch of salt to taste
Note : Potato starch (生粉）
Method :
(1) combine both flour, starch and salt into a big bowl and mix well.
(2) now, slowly stir in the boiling water till a soft dough is formed, knead dough immediately till smooth.
(3) then quickly, sprinkle some tapioca flour onto a plastic sheet and place in some warm dough.
(4) flatten dough between two sheets till thin and nice.
(5) next, shape dough with round cutter size as desired.
(6) fill in the chives mixture and sealed carefully. It may crack once dough has cooled down. Remember, every single minute count !
(7) finally, steamed dumplings at preheated steamer for about 12 minutes. Remove from steamer immediately once its done.
Oh wow, just look at these babies ! Aren't they beautiful ? I am drooling. However, I still think the skin is a bit thick. Will try to make thinner skin next time. Overall, I give this 8/10. Hope you guys are going to have a fabulous week ahead.
