Healthy Herbal Chicken Dumpling Recipe
 

Introduction
Looking for healthier version of dumpling? Here it is, one that's less oily and fattening yet not losing out on texture and taste.

Serving size: 15-18 pcs
Preparation time: 3 hours + overnight soaking

Ingredients
Rice:
1 lb glutinous rice, soaked overnight, drained
5 oz unpolished rice, soaked overnight, drained
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp light soy sauce
Dash of five-spice powder
4 tbsp cooking oil

Filling:
1 lb boneless chicken meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 oz dang gui, soaked to soften, chopped
2 oz ji zi, washed
3 oz white fungus, soaked to soften, cleaned
1 tsp salt
2 tsp chicken granules
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch

Wrapper:
Boil to soften then clean following items~
6 oz dried bamboo leaves
Hemp strings

Method of preparation
Rice: Combine all rice ingredients together.

Filling: Combine all filling ingredients in a large bowl, mix thoroughly.
Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

Overlap 2 pieces of bamboo leaves, fold into cone shape.
Fill cone with 2 tbsp rice then add 2 tbsp filling.
Cover with rice, wrap dumpling and secure with hemp string.
Repeat process until all ingredients are used up.

Put dumplings into boiling water, boil for 2 1/2 hours over medium heat.

Method of serving
Served warm.


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