Liuzhou Sweet Potato Dumplings

Liǔzhōu Hóngshǔ Jiǎo are sweet potato dumplings from Liuzhou, Guangxi. Made from mashed sweet potato wrapped around a sweet or savory filling, these dumplings are deep-fried until golden. They are a popular street snack in Liuzhou and showcase the region's love for sweet potato-based foods.

食材清单

• Dough: 300 g sweet potato (steamed and mashed)
• Dough: 50 g tapioca starch
• Filling (sweet): 100 g red bean paste
• Or filling (savory): 100 g minced pork, mushrooms, soy sauce
• Oil for deep frying

制作步骤

1. 1. Wash and cut Liuzhou sweet potato dumplings into pieces, blanch them in water to remove the blood foam and set aside.
2. 2. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onions, ginger and garlic.
3. 3. Add Liuzhou sweet potato dumplings and fry until the surface is slightly brown.
4. 4. Add sweet potatoes, ginger slices, green onions and appropriate amount of hot water
5. 5. Bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for 40-60 minutes
6. 6. Add salt and pepper, reduce the juice over high heat, and serve.