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Siu mai Wrappers

Elaine — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:38:42 +0000

Sui Mai shao mai or shu mai is a lovely flower-like steamed dim sum dessert. It is a must-order for me in a Cantonese restaurant. The Cantonese sui mai wrappers are light yellow because it contains egg inside. It is quite funny and enjoyable to make Siu mai wrappers at home. All you need is...

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How to cook Tapioca Pearls for Boba or Bubble tea

Elaine — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:43:25 +0000

In this summer section, we made lots of boba recipes. For all of the bubble tea recipes, the first step is to cook boba pearls. So I decided to separate this guide as there are lots of changes concerning tapioca pearls. What are tapioca pearls? Tapioca pearls, the plain and common boba pearls, are round...

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How to Fold Dumplings

Elaine — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:21:19 +0000

There are dozens of ways to fold dumplings. We have very dedicated dumplings in China. The wrapper can be colorful and the shapes can be amazing. For example, the popular cabbage like dumplings. I introduce some simple and easy way for homemade versions with common techniques with detailed shown in video. Hope you make your...

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How to Cook Sago

Elaine — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:27:50 +0000

How to make famous Hong Kong-style sago dessert at home with easy steps and several different ways. Summer is coming and this will be a lovely addon to many of your soups, desserts, or milk teas. What's sago Sago (西米) is made from sago palm tree stem starch. Although not native to China, we love...

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How to Fold Wontons - My Favorite 6 Ways

Elaine — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 01:00:26 +0000

Wontons are the most popular Chinese food either for soups, pan-fried, or even deep-fried. In this guide, we cover wonton wrapping methods for three classic shapes - crescent, nurse’s cap, and another 4 ways. With the right folding methods with step-by-step tutorials and a bit of practice, you’ll be pumping out professional-looking wontons and sealing...

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How to Make Boba Pearls -Tapioca Pearls

Elaine — Sat, 18 Apr 2020 00:48:22 +0000

Boba pearls (also known as bubble pearls or tapioca balls ) are those super lovely chewy black balls of tapioca that you see in boba milk tea. Making boba pearls is easier than it looks – all you need are tapioca flour, water, and a few other simple ingredients. Follow this step-by-step guide to make...

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Boiled Okra - with Savory Dipping

Elaine — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:10:00 +0000

It is super easy to boil okra and it tastes so good with a savory dipping sauce. With this super easy instruction, let's learn how to boil okra perfectly in just 3 steps. What's Okra Okra is a green flower-producing plant found in cuisines from Africa to Asia and North America. Also known as "lady's...

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How to Cut Bok Choy

Elaine — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:38:14 +0000

Bok choy is a widely loved vegetable that can be cooked in many ways. Do you know that you need to differ the ways of cutting and preparing bok choy based on the cooking method? Let's find the basics about bok choy, how to prepare it, and how to cut bok choy for various dishes,...

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How to Use Bamboo Steamers - Basics and Inspirations

Elaine — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 01:09:36 +0000

In China, you can often see queues of people buying steamed pork-filled buns taken out from bamboo steamers as their breakfast in the early morning. The stunning Shanghai small steamed buns are also cooked and served in bamboo steamers. As a conventional cooking tool for Chinese families, bamboo steamers are not only used to cook...

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