Fried Pastry Dumplings

Fried Pastry Dumplings

　　Fried Pastry Dumplings

　　During festivals and holidays, every household makes Fried Pastry Dumplings. The process begins by grinding sesame seeds, peanuts, white sugar, and shredded coconut into a dry filling and setting it aside in a bowl. Then, mix flour, eggs, white sugar, and lard in a certain proportion with a small amount of water while stirring continuously. Press the dough into a shape similar to dumpling wrappers using a rolling pin (similar to making dumplings in northern China), place the dry filling into the wrapper, shape it like a dumpling, and then deep-fry until cooked. Remove from oil, let cool, and store in a jar to prevent moisture, sealing tightly. These are then kept for use during festivals.

　　Oil Fried Twists and Sesame Sticks are made by first shaping mixed rice flour into long cylindrical, strip, or round forms. Their frying process and storage method in jars are the same as those for the pastry dumplings.