Taiwanese Chicken-Stuffed Sticky Sweet Potato Dumplings

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0

Taiwanese Chicken-Stuffed Sticky Sweet Potato Dumplings for a comforting meal

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

25 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

317

Sugar

Fat

16g

Taiwanese cuisine is an Asian fusion of Japanese, Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking techniques. Sticky Sweet Potato Dumplings are a popular snack and use Tapioca Flour, prevalent in South East Asia, to make the dumpling casing. The filling is made of chicken, bamboo shoots, and scallions which are sautéed in soy sauce. A mash of sweet potato is added to this filling to create a hearty, filling snack. Sweet Potato Dumplings can be steamed or pan-fried and are popular during tea time or as a main meal. Taiwanese Chicken-Stuffed Sticky Sweet Potato Dumplings are a perfect appetizer for any party or a delicious meal on a cold evening.

Instructions

1.	Boil the sweet potatoes until soft, peel and mash them in a mixing bowl.
2.	Add tapioca and wheat flour to the bowl and mix thoroughly.
3.	Knead the dough, divide it into small circular portions and flatten them using your palm.
4.	In a pan, heat oil and add chicken, soya sauce, shallots and bamboo shoots.
5.	Sauté everything until the chicken is cooked thoroughly.
6.	Take a small portion, place it in the middle of the flattened dough and pinch the edges to make a ball.
7.	Repeat the process until you’ve used all the dough and filling.
8.	In a separate pot of boiling water, add the dumplings and let them cook until they float on top.
9.	Serve hot.
10.	Note: You can also pan-fry the dumplings for a crispier texture.

PROS

Sticky Sweet Potato dumplings are delicious, filling and can be served as a snack or main meal.

Tapioca flour used in making the dumplings is a gluten-free starch.

Sweet Potatoes are rich in Fiber and Vitamins A & C.

Chicken provides lean protein and Bamboo Shoots are rich in Fiber and Anti-oxidants.

CONS

Tapioca flour has a high glycemic index and should not be consumed by people on a strict low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The ingredients in Taiwanese Chicken-Stuffed Sticky Sweet Potato Dumplings provide a good mix of macronutrients, fiber and antioxidants in one meal.
Sweet Potatoes are one of the most nutritious tubers and are rich in fiber, vitamins A & C and Manganese.
Chicken is an excellent source of lean protein.
Bamboo shoots are high in fiber, contain antioxidants and have antimicrobial properties.

	500 g tapioca flour
	1 sweet potatoes
	1/2 cup wheat flour
	2 chicken breasts , finely diced
	2 tablespoons oil
	2 tablespoons soya sauce
	2 stalks shallots , finely chopped
	1 can bamboo shoots , finely chopped