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Chinese Peanut Dumplings in Ginger Syrup

A recipe for Chinese Peanut Dumplings in Ginger Syrup

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24 Dumplings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

Filling:
  • 3 ounces ground peanuts
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter
Dough:
  • 8 ounces glutinous rice flour
  • 3/4 cups water
Ginger Syrup:
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 ounces fresh ginger peeled and lightly pounded
  • 2 screwpine or pandan leaves optional, tied in a knot
  • chopped peanuts for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, and peanut butter. If the mixture is too dry and won't hold together, add a little more peanut butter. Divide into 24 equal pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine rice flour and water until it comes together. Continue to knead until no longer sticky. Divide into 24 equal pieces. Flatten a piece into a circle and place a piece of peanut filling in the center. Form the edges over the filling and seal, making sure all the filling is enclosed. Gently roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining pieces.
  3. In a medium pot, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add ginger and screwpine leaves, if using. Boil for 10-15 minutes. Stir in the sugar and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer until the syrup reduces to about 4 cups. Taste the syrup and add a little more sugar if needed.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the dumplings and boil until they rise to the surface, about 5 minutes. Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and place in the ginger syrup.
  5. Serve immediately with the syrup and garnish with chopped peanuts.