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Beef and Red Onion Pot Sticker (牛肉洋葱锅贴)

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牛肉洋葱锅贴 (Niu Rou Yang Cong Guo Tie) Beef and red onion pot sticker is an alternative to very traditional Chinese pot sticker using ground pork and Napa cabbage. This is a perfect breakfast option, match it with a Chinese breakfast congee . It is great for parties  and awesome choice for work lunch  as well! More beef recipes  and pot sticker recipes . For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . We also have lots of fun vegetarian dishes . Ingredients Follow the ingredients and preparation time in the recipes below: homemade dumpling wrapper . beef and red onion filling . Cooking Time:  15 minutes in addition to above preparation time Servings: 12 pot stickers Cooking Steps 1. Prepare the homemade dumpling wrapper . 2. Prepare the beef and red onion filling . 3. Follow the simple steps in how to make dumplings . 4. Get a non stick pan, add 2 tablespoon canola oil. 5. Place about 1 dozen dumplings evenly onto the pan (adjust based on the size of the pan), cov...

Chinese New Year Lucky Food: Spring Rolls with Chinese Leek and Shrimp (韭菜虾仁春卷)

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韭菜虾仁春卷 (Jiu Cai Xia Ren Chun Juan) A super delicious traditional Chinese spring roll that uses Chinese leek and shrimp. Spring roll (春卷) is a traditional delicacy that was usually only consumed during Chinese new year, when people had feasts after one year of hard work. Due to the nature of deep frying, they are not typically consumed on a daily basis. Yellow Chinese leek (韭黄) is probably the best spring roll filling. Yellow Chinese leek has a unique flavor, it is usually only available during winter season, it takes special steps to grow, thus it is very pricy. US Chinese grocery stores might carry it in winter times with a high price tag. Use green Chinese leek as alternative, it is equally good. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category. Ingredients ( Essential Ingredients for Cooking Authentic Chinese Food ) 1/3 lb. Chinese leek 1/4 lb. shrimp 1/2 tablespoon corn starch 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of sugar 1 teaspoon canola oil. Preparation Time:  10 minu...

Sticky Rice with Pork and Shiitake Mushroom (香菇肉丁糯米饭)

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香菇肉丁糯米饭 (Xiang Gu Rou Ding Nuo Mi Fan) Steamed sticky rice with lotus leaf is a popular dim sum entrée. Lotus leaf is available in some Chinese grocery stores, usually in the frozen section. In this recipe, I opt out the lotus leaf and the flavor of the sticky rice with shiitake mushroom and pork bits is no less than the restaurant version. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 1 cup of sticky rice 1 and 1/2 cup of chicken stock (use water is fine if no chicken stock is available) 1/2 lb. pork (ideally with some fat portion) A few dried shiitake mushroom 1 tablespoon canola oil 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time:  minutes Cooking Time:  minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Prepare the shiitake mushroom from dried version . 2. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to a non stocky wok, add 1 cup sticky rice, stir fry for 2-3 minutes or until the rice ...

Dim Sum - Pan Fried Crystal Shrimp Dumpling with Chinese Leek and Pork (早茶之韭菜虾仁水晶煎包)

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早茶之韭菜虾仁水晶煎包 (Zao Cha Zhi Jiu Cai Xia Ren Shui Jing Jian Bao) Dim sum has a lot of selections, the shrimp dumpling is one of my favorites. This recipe will show you how to easily replicate the restaurant taste with a fraction of the cost. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients For the dough 120 grams wheat starch (橙粉, available in most Chinese grocery store) 40 grams corn starch  120 grams boiling water For the filling 1/4 lb. Chinese leek (available in most Chinese supermarkets year round) 1/2 lb/ shrimp 1/4 lb. pork (preferably with some fat in it) 1 tablespoon  canola oil 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt For pan frying 1-2 tablespoon canola oil Preparation Time:  40 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 24 dumplings Cooking Steps 1. Prepare the  Dim Sum Dumpling Wrapper . 2. Prepare the  Dim Sum Shrimp Dumpling Filling with Chinese Leek and Pork . 3. Add 1 or 1/2 tablespoon filling to the cente...

Dim Sum - Steamed Crystal Shrimp Dumpling with Chinese Leek and Pork (韭菜虾仁肉丁水晶蒸包)

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韭菜虾仁肉丁水晶蒸包 (Jiu Cai Xia Ren Rou Ding Shui Jing Zheng Bao) Dim sum is famous for its varieties of small dishes, among them, the shrimp dumpling is always one of my favorites. In this recipe, I am going to show you how to make this delicacy at home with a fraction of the restaurant price. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients For the dough 120 grams wheat starch (橙粉, available in most Chinese grocery store) 40 grams corn starch  120 grams boiling water For the filling 1/4 lb. Chinese leek (available in most Chinese supermarkets year round) 1/2 lb/ shrimp 1/4 lb. pork (preferably with some fat in it) 1 tablespoon  canola oil 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt Preparation Time:  40 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 24 dumplings Cooking Steps 1. Prepare the Dim Sum Dumpling Wrapper . 2. Prepare the Dim Sum Shrimp Dumpling Filling with Chinese Leek and Pork . 3. Add 1 or 1/2 tablespoon filling to the center o...

Dim Sum - Steamed Crystal Dumpling with Shrimp and Bamboo Shoot(早茶之水晶笋丁虾饺)

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早茶之水晶笋丁虾饺 (Zao Cha Zhi Shui Jing Sun Ding Xia Jiao) I really love the varieties of dim sum. And the steamed shrimp dumpling is one of my favorite dim sum entrees . The transparent wrapper of this dish has always been a mystery to me, and today I had the luck to make this dish with similar taste as in dim sum restaurants. And the great news is, you can make it too. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients For the dough 120 grams wheat starch (橙粉, available in most Chinese grocery store) 40 grams corn starch  120 grams boiling water For the filling 1/2 lb. shrimp 1/2 lb. bamboo shoot A few drops of sesame oil 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time:  40 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 24 dumplings Cooking Steps Prepare the filling 1. See how to prepare dimsum shrimp dumpling filling for more details. Prepare the dough ...

Dim Sum - Steamed Pork Riblet with Fermented Black Bean (豆豉蒸排骨)

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豆豉蒸排骨 (Dou Chi Zheng Pai Gu) Steamed pork riblet with fermented black bean is one of most popular dim sum entrees. The tender riblet has the sweetness mixed with the unique flavor of fermented black bean. You can easily make this dish at home with only a fraction of the restaurant price. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 1/2 lb. Pork riblet 2 tablespoon fermented black bean ( 豆豉,available in most Chinese grocery store) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon corn starch A few slices of ginger 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time:  5 minutes (with 30 - 60 minutes of marinating time) Cooking Time:  20 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1. Get 1/2 lb. Pork riblet, rinse clean, cut into 1 inch size piece. 2. Add the riblet to a shallow bowl or plate, add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon corn starch, mix evenly. For best result, marinate for 30 to 60 minutes. 3. Add 1 fine cho...

Dim Sum Shrimp Dumpling Filling with Shrimp and Bamboo Shoot (虾仁笋丁馅)

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虾仁笋丁馅 (Xia Ren Sun Ding Xian) Shrimp dumpling is one of my favorite dim sum entrees , the tender and juicy texture of the shrimp is definitely unforggetable for any dim sum experience. It turns out that you can make it at home easily with a fraction of the cost you pay at the dim sum restaurant. This recipe shows you how to make the shrimp filling. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 1/2 lb. shrimp 1/2 lb. bamboo shoot A few drops of sesame oil 1 tablespoon corn starch 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon sugar 1 green onion (why buy from store? grow your own green onion ) Preparation Time: 10 minutes Servings: filling for about 24 shrimp dumplings Steps: 1. Get 1/2 lb. shrimp, remove shell and veins, rinse clean, cut into small bits. Place in a medium or large mixing bowl. 2. Get 1/2 lb. bamboo shoot, I usually buy the frozen spring bamboo shoot in Chinese grocery store, since they are available year round and the price is very reas...

How to Make Dimsum Transparent Dumpling Wrapper? (自制水晶饺子皮)

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怎样自制早茶用的水晶饺子皮? I really love the varieties of dim sum , and the steamed shrimp dumpling is one of my favorite entrees. The transparent wrapper of this dish has always been a mystery to me, and today I had the luck to make the wrapper. Love dimsum ? More traditional Chinese breakfast ? Planning a party ? For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category . Ingredients 120 grams wheat starch (橙粉, available in most Chinese grocery store) 40 grams corn starch  120 grams boiling water Preparation Time: 5 minutes The dough can make about 24 dumplings wrappers. Prepare the dough 1. Get a medium size mixing bowl, measure 3:1 portion of wheat flour and corn starch. Start with small portions for your experiment, in this recipe, I use digital scale to measure 120 grams wheat flour and 40 grams corn starch. Note : Do not use all purpose flour for the dough. The wheat flour has 0 protein content, while all purpose flour typically has 10 % protein. Wrapper made from all purpose flour wi...

Steamed Sticky Rice Bowl with Sausage and Bamboo Leaf (棕叶香肠糯米饭)

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棕叶香肠糯米饭(Zōng Yè Xiāng Cháng Nuò Mǐ Fàn) These days glutinous rice has been my favorite ingredient for all kinds of experiments in my kitchen. I have made quite a few times of fermented sticky rice in the past few weeks, the fermented rice is so sweet and full of the wine fragrance. Last night I tried this super simple steamed sticky rice with bamboo leaves and Chinese sausage , which is such as delicious and convenient meal. For more fun cooking ideas, see Recipes by Category. Ingredients 1 cup of sticky rice 1 tablespoon soy sauce and a pinch of sugar 1-2 Chinese sausage 5-6 bamboo dried leaves (available in most Chinese grocery store). Preparation Time:  10 minutes with overnight soaking of rice and bamboo leaves Cooking Time: 40-50 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Steps 1.  Buy a pack of dried bamboo leaves from Chinese grocery store. It is super cheap, around a couple of dollars. Soak 5-6 bamboo leaves in water overnight. 2. Add 1 cup of rice and 1 cup of water to a large m...