Leeks are one of the common fillings in dumplings, and they are loved by people for their unique aroma and taste. It is also a home-cooked staple food on the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner table, and it takes a certain amount of skill and experience to prepare leek-stuffed dumplings in order to create a delicious and flavorful filling. Let's share with you how to prepare leek-stuffed dumplings.
1. Preparation of materials
1.Leeks: 500g, washed and finely chopped.
2.Eggs: 3 eggs, beaten and scrambled.
3.Shrimp: 200g, washed and diced.
4.Vermicelli: Appropriate amount, soak until soft and finely chop.
5.Salt, chicken essence, light soy sauce, sesame oil and other seasonings.
2. Modulation method
1.Put the chopped leeks into a large bowl, add an appropriate amount of salt, mix well, marinate for a while, and squeeze out the water after the leeks come out of the water.
2.Put the eggs, shrimp and vermicelli into a pot, add a little oil and stir-fry until cooked, then let it cool for later use.
3.Put the cooled eggs, shrimp, and vermicelli into the leeks, add an appropriate amount of chicken essence, light soy sauce, sesame oil and other seasonings and mix well.
4.Finally, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste according to personal taste, and stir well.
3. Tips
1.Finely chop the leeks for easy flavor and reduce water output.
2.Eggs, shrimps, and vermicelli should be cooled after being fried and then added to the leeks to avoid the temperature being too high and causing the leeks to change their flavor.
3.When seasoning, you can add a small amount of seasoning first, and then adjust the appropriate amount after tasting to meet the requirements of personal taste.
4.If you want a richer taste, you can add some ingredients such as tofu skin and shiitake mushrooms to increase the layering of the taste.
4. Cooking skills.
1.When boiling dumplings, add a small amount of salt after the water is boiled, which can prevent the dumplings from sticking and at the same time make the dumplings more chewy.
2.The cooking time of dumplings should not be too long, and it is generally boiled until the dumplings float and can be removed. If you cook it for too long, it will cause the dumplings to break the skin and deteriorate the taste.
3.When eating, it can be paired with some spices such as garlic paste, vinegar, chili oil, etc., to increase the layering of the taste.