Dumplings

yes. it is another late post. and as usual, GF will make dumplings for consumption.

but unfortunately, the dumplings are not for sale this year as the ‘kitchen helper’ (a.k.a. her Mother) is not willing to help her mass produce it. haha!

anyway, just to refresh our memory in case we forget how to make one in the future, i decided to blog this.

first things first, the ingredients:

The dumpling leaves. dunno what they called the leaves though. remember to boil it first it and then wash it thoroughly.

Shallots. they are needed to fry the ingredients

Glutonious rice.

Black eyed peas. no, they don’t sing.

‘fung lut’. what do you call it in english anyway?

this is my favourite, salted egg yolk.

This is not GF’s favourite, mushroom. haha!

and of course, PORK!!! Remember to get those with fat. the fat makes the dumpling fragrant. sadly, pork are getting pricier every year…

and also other seasonings (which are not so photogenic. haha!) ie:

1. Five Spice Powder

2. Salt & sugar

3. Soy sauce & black soy sauce

4. Sesame oil

With all the ingredients ready, we are ready to cook.

first, fry all the ingredients (except the egg yolk) with shallots and the above four seasonings. you fry it separately of course.

the end results:

next, it is wrapping time! which is also one of the hardest part. What??!! this is not the hardest part?!

using two leaves, hold it up into the above shape.

then, fill in the rice, followed by the fillings and then cover the rest of the space with rice.

tie it up (FIRMLY), and let it boil in salt water for 2 hour to 3 hour, depending the size of the dumplings

and…

Taa daa!!! the end result.

let’s open it up, k?

Are you hungry now?

and lastly, this is where i come in and do the hardest part. that is to finish it up. haha!