Shanghai Fermented Rice Dumplings

Shanghai Fermented Rice Dumplings

Jiuniang Yuanzi
Cuisine: Shanghai Cuisine
Region: Shanghai
Type: staple food

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Shanghai sweet dumplings are a rare and delicious dish in Shanghai cuisine, originating from Shanghai. Its taste is light and sweet, and its preparation is exquisite. It is famous for frying, braised, coal-fired and steamed. It is a homely taste in the hearts of local people.

食材清单

  • Glutinous rice flour 300g
  • Black sesame filling 200g
  • Sugar 50g
  • Appropriate amount of water

制作步骤

  1. 1. Add warm water to the flour in batches, knead into a smooth dough, cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Prepare the stuffing: mince the meat, add seasonings and mix well, chop the vegetables, add salt and water and squeeze them dry.
  3. 3. Roll the dough into a long strip, divide it into equal portions, and roll it into a round dough with a thick middle and thin edges.
  4. 4. Take an appropriate amount of filling and place it in the center of the dough, fold it and wrap it up
  5. 5. Add water to the steamer and bring to a boil, add the wrapped dough, and steam over high heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
  6. 6. Remove from the pan, plate and enjoy

文化小知识

Shanghai sweet glutinous rice balls embody the culinary essence of Shanghai cuisine. Shanghai cuisine combines the characteristics of local cuisine and Zhoujiang cuisine, forming a light and sweet flavor. Shanghainese cuisine pays great attention to braised pork and sweet and sour seasonings. Tangli pork ribs, braised pork, and fried shrimps are all classic examples. In Shanghai, people are very particular about the selection of ingredients and the control of heat, and Shanghai sweet glutinous rice balls are the epitome of this ingenuity.