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A variety of dumplings placed in round silver pans fill up a large dining table.

Taro Dumplings and Sauce


  • Author: Roger Li

Description

These crispy taro dumplings are made from a savory taro‑based dough, fried until golden and croquette‑like, then paired with a fragrant dipping sauce of ginger, garlic, soy, Shaoxing wine, vinegar, and sugar. 


Ingredients

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  • 500 g taro mash
  • 100 g wheat starch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 110 g butter or lard
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Dumpling Sauce:

  • 2 cups ginger
  • 1 cup garlic
  • 2 cups Shaoxing wine
  • 2 qt low soy sauce
  • 2 qt water
  • 2 qt sugar
  • 3 qt rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup MSG

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together (the consistency should be like dough).
  2. Take spoonfuls of the dough and fry in oil, until the dumpling looks similar to a croquette.
  3. Dip in dumpling sauce and enjoy!

Dumpling Sauce:

  1. Mix all ingredients together, and then simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
  2. Enjoy with your favorite dumplings.