Hutou Taro Dumplings

Hutou Taro Dumplings

　　Hutou Taro Dumplings, a specialty snack from Anxi

　　 The skin is made from a proper ratio of white rice and taro. To prepare them, the taro is first mashed and mixed with a rice slurry, then seasoned with additives such as borax, five-spice powder, and salt. The mixture is scooped into a steamer basket to form the base, topped with filling (typically made from meat, onions, fried peanuts, etc.), and then covered with another layer of the slurry, and steamed over low heat until cooked.