STEAMED CRYSTAL

STEAMED CRYSTAL-FILLED DUMPLINGS

Makes: 10 Servings

4 ½ cups (500 g) flour

2 oz (50 g) pork fat, diced

7/8 cup (200 g) sugar

1 tsp (5 g) red preserved plum, shredded (optional)

4 ½ tsp baking powder

2 oz (50 g) stir-fried flour

1/3 oz (10 g) walnuts, chopped

1 tsp (5 g) green preserved plum, shredded (optional)

1. Mix the flour, baking powder, and 9oz (250 ml) of water into a dough. Let rise, then knead roll

the dough until smooth and elastic.

2. Cut in 10 pieces.

3. Mash the pork fat in bowl.

4. Mix in the stir-fried flour, sugar, walnuts, preserved plums, and enough water to make a filling.

5. Divide the filling into 10 portions.

6. Roll out the dough balls into 3 inch (7 cm) circles.

7. Place 1 portion of filling in each wrapper and pinch gather the edges.

8. Steam in a steamer for 7 minutes, or until cooked.

9. Remove and serve.