Welcome to Alee Cooking! Today, we'll be exploring the delectable world of Salty Water Dumplings, a Chinese culinary delight featuring a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful filling with a hint of sweetness.
The distinctive characteristic of Salty Water Dumplings lies in its pearly exterior known as "pearl skin," boasting a golden hue and a delightful crunch that gives way to a tender interior. The key to crafting this culinary masterpiece involves the addition of cooked glutinous rice flour (熟澄面) to the dough. This serves three main purposes: enhancing water retention, providing elasticity to the dough for easy shaping, and preventing the deformity that can occur over time due to the stickiness of pure glutinous rice.
The filling, enriched with the aromatic blend of five-spice powder, is the heart of these dumplings, imparting a savory and slightly sweet taste. The meat choice can vary, including a mix of fatty and lean pork, chicken, or even succulent char siu (叉烧). The recipe offers flexibility in selecting additional ingredients based on personal preferences.
To achieve the perfect Salty Water Dumpling, deep-frying is essential. Preheat the oil to 160-180℃, ensuring the formation of the coveted pearl skin. Fry until the dumplings achieve a beautiful golden color.
Salty Water Dumpling Recipe:
Dough: Granulated sugar 100g, Water 200g, Cooked glutinous rice flour 150g, Boiling water 300g, Glutinous rice flour 300g, Lard 100g
Filling: Pork belly 150g, Dried shrimp 10g, Dried radish 30g, Water chestnut 50g, Shaoxing wine 30g, Five-spice powder 0.5g, White pepper powder 0.2g, Salt 3g, Sugar 5g, Light soy sauce 10g, Peanut oil 15g, Sesame oil 3g, Cornstarch 10g, Shrimp water 60g, Chives 10g
Frying oil: 1000g
Chapters of the Salty Water Dumpling Journey:
Welcome to Alee Cooking: 00:00
Preparing the dough: 00:05
Preparing the filling: 02:57
Sautéing the filling: 04:18
Assembling the dumplings: 06:13
Deep-frying the dumplings: 07:40
Tasting the Salty Water Dumplings: 08:55
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