Ku Chai Kuih / Koo Chai Kueh (TeoChew Chives Dumplings)
Course: Dim Sum
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 32 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 8 minutesminutes
Rest the dough: 30 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings: 12dumplings
Author: Marvellina
Now you can easily make this ku chai kuih with confidence with this recipe. Savory chives and pork filling are enclosed in soft, slightly chewy and translucent wrap is quite a treat.
Finely chop the pre-soaked dried shrimp. Cut the soaked mushrooms into small pieces
Preheat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil. Saute the garlic and dried shrimp until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add mushrooms, chives, and seasonings. Saute until the chives are soft and the mixture is dry. Let the filling cools down completely before wrapping
Making the wrapper:
Mix the wheat starch, tapioca starch, and salt in a bowl and whisk to mix and then pour the hot boiling water in. Use a wooden or rubber spatula to stir. It will be really sticky at this point. Keep stirring until it roughly comes into a rough dough. Add cooking oil and continue to knead until the dough is smooth and not sticky. Cover and rest for 5 minutes
Shaping:
After 5 minutes, uncover and transfer to a silpat (silicon mat) if you have one. It makes the job easier. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Work with one dough at a time and keep the rest covered
Watch the video on how I wrap the dumplings or the step-by-step photos above. It is a much easier way to wrap and also you get a nice and full dumplings
Steam:
Lightly brush a plate with some oil. Place the dumplings on top. Steam the dumplings over high heat for 8 minutes or until the skin is almost translucent
Store uncooked dumplings:
Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, not touching each other. Freeze in the freezer for 1 hour and then transfer to freezer bag (save some space). They will not stick to each other anymore
When ready to serve, steam over high heat for 10 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through. Brush with some cooking oil and serve