Leek box, as one of the traditional Chinese snacks, is deeply loved by people. This delicacy has won praise from countless diners for its crispy crust and delicious filling. Today, we will take a detailed look at the production process of the leek box, so that you can easily enjoy this delicious dish at home.
First of all, we need to prepare the following ingredients: 500 grams of fresh leeks, 3 eggs, 500 grams of flour, appropriate amount of cooking oil, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of five-spice powder, appropriate amount of light soy sauce, appropriate amount of cooking wine, appropriate amount of minced green onion and ginger.
In the first step, the leeks are processed. Wash the leeks and chop them into finely chopped pieces. In order to make the leeks more delicious, we can add an appropriate amount of salt to the cut leeks, gently rub them with our hands, and then rinse them with water after the leeks come out of the water, drain the water and set aside.
The second step is to make the filling. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and cooking wine and stir well. Then, heat the pan with cold oil, pour the egg mixture into the pan and stir quickly with chopsticks to fry the eggs into pieces. Next, mix the chopped leeks, chopped eggs, chopped green onion and ginger, five-spice powder, light soy sauce and an appropriate amount of salt, stir well to make a filling for later use.
The third step is to make the dough. Pour the flour into a basin and gradually add an appropriate amount of warm water, stirring as you add the water until the flour forms a soft dough. Then, place the dough on a cutting board, knead it by hand into smooth strips, and cut it into small, evenly sized pieces.
The fourth step is to wrap the leek box. Roll out the small agent into a thin round skin, take an appropriate amount of filling and put it on the skin**, then fold the dough in half, and pinch the edge tightly with your hands to make the leek box tightly sealed. Fingers can be gently pressed on the closure to make the edges fit better and prevent the filling from leaking.
The fifth step is to fry the leek box. Preheat the pan and pour in the appropriate amount of cooking oil. When the oil temperature rises, put the wrapped leek box into the pan and fry slowly over medium-low heat. Fry until golden brown on one side, then turn over and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. During the frying process, you can gently shake the pan to heat the leek box evenly and avoid sticking.
Step 6: Remove from the pan and serve on a plate. Place the fried leek box on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil and serve. At this point, a fragrant and delicious leek box is ready.
In addition to the basic practices mentioned above, there are also some innovative experiments that can be made according to personal tastes and preferences. For example, ingredients such as shrimp and pork can be added to the filling to increase the taste and nutritional value; Or add some seasonings such as chopped green onions and sesame seeds to the dough to make the leek box more distinctive.
In conclusion, although the making of leek boxes may seem simple, there are some key skills that need to be mastered to make a delicious finished product. For example, the selection of materials should be fresh, the processing should be clean, the dough should be soft, the filling should be full, and the heat should be moderate for frying, etc. Only when these aspects are in place can a leek box with good color and flavor be made.