lunch · dairy-free
Ba wan
Changhua's translucent sweet-potato-starch dumplings stuffed with pork and bamboo, in sweet-savory sauce.
- Time
- 90min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Allergens
Contains wheat and soy.
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Equipment
You'll need: Deep pot for frying.
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Method
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1
Cook rice flour with part of the water to a paste, then add starch and remaining water.
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2
Make filling.
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3
Oil saucers, spread a layer of batter, add filling, cover with more batter.
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4
Steam 15 minutes, until the filling reaches 71°C (160°F); cool slightly and unmold.
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5
Serve with sauce and cilantro (or deep-fry to crisp).
