Ingredients for Yan's Sweet Rice Dumplings
- Chunky Peanut Butter
- Unsalted Peanuts
- Brown Sugar
- Glutinous Rice Flour
- Boiling Water
- Cold Water
- 1/4 cup water (for sauce)
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How to Make Yan's Sweet Rice Dumplings
- **Prepare the Filling:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sweetened peanut butter and 2 tablespoons of water. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- **Prepare the Dough:** In a large bowl, measure 2 cups glutinous rice flour. Create a well in the center and gradually pour in 1 cup boiling water, stirring constantly with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
- **Knead the Dough:** Add 2-4 tablespoons of cold water, a few drops at a time, until the dough comes together into a smooth, elastic ball. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and shiny. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
- **Shape the Dumplings:** Roll the dough into an 18-inch long cylinder. Cut the cylinder into ¾-inch pieces. Lightly dust your palms with rice flour and roll each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball with a rolling pin to form a 2 ½-inch circle. Place ½ teaspoon of the peanut butter filling in the center of each circle.
- **Seal the Dumplings:** Gather and pinch the edges of the dough to securely seal the filling inside, forming a round ball. Roll gently between your palms to ensure a smooth surface. Cover the filled dumplings with a damp cloth to prevent drying as you continue.
- **Cook the Dumplings:** Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently add the dumplings and cook for 5 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- **Prepare the Peanut Sauce (Optional):** While the dumplings cook, prepare your peanut sauce. Combine ½ cup peanut butter, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until smooth and slightly thickened.
- **Serve:** Remove the cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain in a colander. Pour the peanut sauce onto a serving platter and arrange the dumplings on top. Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
3g
Carbs
4g
