fried leek dumpling

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Remove any rotten leaves from the ends of the chives. Wash them thoroughly and let them air dry.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Choose a flour with a moderate chewiness. For example, buy flour for dumplings and buns.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Prepare warm water for kneading the dough. Slowly pour the water into the center and gently stir in a clockwise circular motion. This way, the water won't easily spill out, resulting in a more even dough.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Knead slowly until the dough is smooth.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Place it in a warm place and cover it with a cotton cloth. Let it ferment naturally for about 30 minutes. Since the temperature is high now, I think room temperature is fine.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Beat the eggs

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Stir constantly with chopsticks until it forms small egg flowers.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Finely chop the chives. Add them to the cooled egg mixture. Add a little oyster sauce, salt, and sesame oil, and mix well.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Roll the fermented dough into a long strip and pinch off pieces of roughly the same size.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Flatten the dough and roll it out into an even sheet with a rolling pin.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Place the pre-mixed chive and egg mixture in the center of the dough wrapper. Add a generous amount so the wrapper will hold its shape and be plump. Then pinch it closed, or you can pinch some small decorative edges.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Use a little oil in a frying pan over low heat. Fry until golden brown on both sides.

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Remove from the pan and plate. Although the food is already delicious, serving it on a pretty plate will enhance its flavor even more!