Red Beans: The Sweet & Wholesome Darling of Asian Desserts
Make the best Asian desserts with the sweet, earthy and wholesome flavour of red bean paste!
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There’s nothing more satisfying than a plate of piping-hot dumplings unless, that is, you’ve made them yourself. Follow our pro tips on how to make dumplings from scratch, then experiment with different dumpling styles, such as Cantonese wontons and Japanese gyoza.
Now that it’s oh-so convenient to buy wonton wrappers and gyoza skins at your local supermarket, it’s very tempting to skip straight to the filling, but trust us, whipping up your own dumpling wrappers is easier than you think. And chances are you’ll have everything you need on hand.
As dumplings are found in various guises across Asia and the rest of the world, there’s no limit to the ingredients you can fill them with. Try some of these classic combinations.
Depending on your preferred filling, there are a number of ways to fold a dumpling.
For Chinese-style dumplings, Japanese gyoza and Korean mandu, place 1 teaspoon filling in the centre of the circle. Dip your finger in water and run it around the edge of the circle to moisten. Fold the dumpling wrapper over the filling to create a semi-circle, then pleat or crimp the joined edge to seal.
Can’t decide between steamed or deep-fried? Hedge your bets with our favourite dumpling cooking method—pan-fried. This nifty cooking technique gives you the best of both worlds, with a golden base and tender, steamed top.
3. Pour in 1 cup of water with 1 tbsp of cornflour mixed into it, cover the pan with a lid, then allow to cooking for a further 3 minutes or until the wrappers are translucent.
4. Remove the lid and cook until the bases are crisp again and the cornflour has formed a crust.
5. Dig in!
Make the best Asian desserts with the sweet, earthy and wholesome flavour of red bean paste!
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