Butterfly Rice Dumplings

Butterfly Rice Dumplings

　　Butterfly Rice Dumplings, a steamed dim sum, characterized by their butterfly-like shape, soft and glutinous wrapper, and sweet filling. Cooking method: steaming.

　　Cucumber strips, orange cake, and honey cherries are diced and mixed with white sugar, a small amount of fried flour, and lard to form the filling. hy8

　　Glutinous rice is soaked along with regular rice, ground into a fine paste, drained of excess moisture, then steamed in a basket. The cooked rice is pounded into a dough, shaped into portions, rolled into round wrappers, filled with the sweet mixture, folded into a half-moon shape, and pressed with a dim sum comb to create a butterfly shape. Black sesame seeds are used for the eyes, egg crisps for decoration, and two antennae are added before steaming until cooked. hy8

　　Key points: The rice dough should not be overcooked or too wet, and shaping is essential. This dim sum can be served either hot or cold.