Steamed Glutinous Rice Dumplings (Fen Guo)

Steamed Glutinous Rice Dumplings (Fen Guo)

　　Steamed Glutinous Rice Dumplings (Fen Guo) are one of Guangzhou’s traditional famous snacks, having been created over half a century ago. The dumpling wrappers are made by mixing wheat starch, cornstarch, water, lard, and salt, then kneading into dough. The filling consists of char siu (barbecued pork), lean meat, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, fresh shrimp, seasoned with light soy sauce, sugar, MSG, and oyster sauce. After careful wrapping, they are steamed to perfection. They are known for their fragrant aroma, tender and fresh meat, crispy wrappers, and delicious taste. The wrapping technique requires the dumplings to be plump but not overstuffed, shaped like olive pits, and should produce a rattling sound when shaken. The filling must be finely chopped. Owing to their delicate preparation and unique flavor, they are highly favored by food enthusiasts.