Our Asian cuisines are world-famous for unparalleled variations. From rice to noodles, curries to dumplings- we have a rich variety of cuisines. However, the steamed dumpling is a good option for pregnancy breakfast recipes. Here, we serve a traditional Teochew dumpling recipe. You can have it during any trimester of your pregnancy. This recipe is for 16 dumplings.
55gmsstarchkeep some amount of it aside to use for dusting and adjusting while making the dumpling shapes
1/2 tspsalt
wateras per requirement
1tspvegetable oil
Instructions
Boil water in a bowl.
Mix rice flour, starch, and salt. Add boiled water slowly to make the dough.
Knead it well until it becomes a sticky dough.
Once it is sticky enough, dust it with some starch. It will dry up the glue-like stickiness.
Cover it and keep it aside.
To prepare the filling, spread vegetable oil and heat it in a pan.
Once the oil is heated well, add the prawns and stir fry them until they become golden.
Then, add the garlic and a pinch of salt.
Add the chopped yam beans or turnips and mix everything well.
Fry all of them well.
Add soya sauce and sugar, then mix properly.
If the mix is too dry, add two-three tablespoons of water.
Let the water steam off.
Turn off the flame and let it cool.
Now, to prepare the dumpling shape, cut the dough into 16-18 small rounds.
Dust a bit starch if it is too sticky.
Then, take each ball and flatten it with a kitchen roller.
Roll and form an approximately 11 cm diameter circle. Make sure the thickness is 2 mm.
Take each of the flat balls and fill in the prepared mix.
Fold it upward, bringing the edges together.
Press with fingers to seal the edges.
Once all of the balls are ready, take out the perforated tray.
Brush oil and place the dumplings on it. Make sure not to overcrowd in any way.
Steam over the boiling water, for around 10 minutes.
Take out the dumplings when they are perfectly steamed.
Serve it hot with green coriander chutney or red chili sauce.
Notes
Previously, it used to be made with bamboo shoots. Hence, the origin of its name. Soon Kueh denotes shoot dumplings. Now, yam bean or turnip is used as a cheaper alternative. It is also a great source of nutrients for pregnant women.