Chinese Sticky Rice Dumplings

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 3
Chinese Sticky Rice Dumplings recipe for a savory snack
in Appetizer

Prep

40 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil
200 g pork fillets
200 g fresh prawns , uncooked
3 teaspoons cornflour
1 tablespoon shaosing Chinese wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 dried Chinese mushrooms
1/4 cup diced bamboo shoot
1 tablespoon finely chopped spring onion
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornflour , dissolved in 1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup hot water
3 cups glutinous-rice flour
sesame seeds
oil ( for deep frying )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
532
Sugar
3g
Fat
15g
Chinese Sticky Rice Dumplings, also known as 'zongzi', are a popular traditional Chinese snack made of glutinous-rice flour dough and flavorful fillings. They are usually wrapped in bamboo or banana leaves and cooked by steaming or boiling. This recipe features a filling made of pork, prawn, mushrooms, and various Chinese spices such as shaosing Chinese wine and sesame oil, which give the dumplings a fragrant and savory taste. Deep-frying gives these dumplings an extra level of crispiness and makes them an excellent choice for any casual gathering or snack time.

Instructions

1.Soak the mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes and chop them into small pieces.
2.Cut the pork and prawns into small pieces.
3.Mix the pork and prawns with cornflour, shaosing Chinese wine or dry sherry, and salt.
4.Add the mushrooms, bamboo shoot, spring onion, sesame oil, and sugar to the pork and prawn mixture and mix well.
5.Make the batter by mixing glutinous-rice flour with 1 cup hot water. Knead the dough until it’s smooth and divide it into small portions.
6.Roll each portion into thin and round dumpling ovals.
7.Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each oval. Fold the edges of the oval around the filling and press the edges together to seal the dumpling.
8.Sprinkle some sesame seeds over the dumplings.
9.Heat the oil in a wok and deep-fry the dumplings until golden brown. Drain off the excess oil and serve the dumplings hot.

PROS

These dumplings are a delicious, savory snack that are perfect for sharing with friends and family.
When deep-fried, they are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

CONS

Deep-frying makes these dumplings high in fat and calories.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pork and prawns in these dumplings are high in protein and a good source of vitamins and minerals. Glutinous-rice flour is rich in fiber and may help improve digestion. The sesame seeds contain healthy fats, antioxidants, and may help reduce inflammation.

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