Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup lotus seed paste
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer basket
- Parchment paper
Step-by-step instructions:
a. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and hot water. Mix until it forms a dough.
b. In a separate bowl, mix lotus seed paste and sugar until well combined.
c. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
d. Flatten each ball into a disc and place a teaspoon of lotus seed paste mixture in the center.
e. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch to seal.
f. Place the dumplings on a piece of parchment paper.
g. In a pot, bring water to a boil and place a steamer basket on top.
h. Place the parchment paper with the dumplings in the steamer basket and steam for 15 minutes.
i. In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil and water over medium heat until it boils.
j. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth.
k. Add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling oil and stir until it thickens.
l. Remove the dumplings from the steamer basket and coat them with the thickened sauce.
m. Serve hot.
Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
5. Temperature:
Steamer basket: boiling water
Oil and water mixture: medium heat
Serving size:
12 dumplings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 166
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Protein: 2g
Sodium: 20mg
Sugar: 9g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Lotus seed paste can be substituted with red bean paste or peanut butter.
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with any neutral oil.
- Cornstarch can be substituted with potato starch or tapioca starch.
Variations:
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the lotus seed paste mixture for added texture.
- Use different types of filling such as chocolate, custard, or fruit.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the dough is not too dry or too wet. Adjust the amount of water accordingly.
- Seal the edges of the dumplings tightly to prevent the filling from leaking out.
- Coat the dumplings with the sauce while they are still hot to ensure even distribution.
Storage instructions:
Store leftover dumplings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Steam the dumplings for 5-7 minutes or microwave for 30 seconds to reheat.
Presentation ideas:
Arrange the dumplings on a plate and drizzle with extra sauce. Garnish with chopped nuts or fresh fruit.
Garnishes:
Chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or sesame seeds.
Pairings:
Green tea or hot ginger tea.
Suggested side dishes:
Steamed vegetables or rice.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
- If the dough is too wet, add a little more glutinous rice flour.
- If the filling leaks out during steaming, make sure the edges are sealed tightly.
Food safety advice:
Make sure the lotus seed paste is cooked properly before using it as a filling.
Food history:
Lotus seed paste dumplings are a traditional Chinese dessert that is often served during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Flavor profiles:
Sweet, nutty, and slightly chewy.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the dumplings as a dessert or snack.
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Region: Chinese