Hubei-style Wuchang Rice Dumplings
Hubei-style Wuchang Rice Dumplings are a popular Chinese delicacy made from glutinous rice flour and filled with various savory ingredients, including pork, shrimp, and vegetables. These dumplings are steamed and commonly served during the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday. The Hubei-style variant of rice dumplings is known for having thinner and smoother exterior dough and a softer filling that is stewed beforehand to give the dumplings a rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup dried shrimp, soaked and minced
- 1/4 cup dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and minced
- 1/4 cup dried bamboo shoots, soaked and minced
- 1/4 cup dried chestnuts, soaked and minced
- 1/4 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1/4 cup scallions, minced
- 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted and chopped
About the recipe
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Portions: 4-6 servings
Difficulty: Medium