GLOSSY DUMPLINGS

These glossy little dumplings

are usually sold by hawkers

in markets

They are usually known as vegetable dumplings

as the main ingredients is turnips or mengkuang in Malay

There are 2 stages of preparing 

Pastry:

150g tang mien 

150g tapioca starch

1 Tbsp glutinous rice flour

500ml boiling water

1) sift 3 flours together

2) slowly pour in boiling water, mix with chop sticks

3) Do not add any more water when dough starts to come together

4) use hands, oiled, to knead the dough when it is not so hot

5) knead until smooth

6) DO NOT OVER KNEAD as it will harden the texture

7) cover with a wet cloth for 1/2hour

Filling:

500g turnips, shredded

1 carrot, shredded

5 mushrooms, shredded

5 clove of garlic, shredded

50g dried shrimp, soaked & coarsely chopped

salt & pepper to taste

some oil to fry garlic

8) heat up a wok, add oil & garlic

9) fry until fragrant, add dried shrimp

10) when slightly brown, add the rest of the ingredients & cook until soft

11) leave to cool

12) divide pastry dough into small portions & roll flat to form rounds

13) wrap filling & seal the edges

14) place on oiled steaming tray

15) steam for 10min on Medium heat

16) remove and brush oil on the surface of dumplings

17) serve with chilli sauce

                                                                 Cooked Filling

                                                              Ready to be steamed