Crystal Bird's Nest Cake

Crystal Bird's Nest Cake

　　Crystal Bird's Nest Cake, a steamed dim sum. Features: white and foamy texture, richly sweet with a melt-in-the-mouth oily flavor, and highly nutritious. Cooking method: steaming. Also known as Crystal Bird’s Nest Pastry, this is a high-end banquet dessert, often served alongside dishes like Xianglian Soup.

　　Sichuan-style Crystal Bird's Nest Cake recipe: kuw

　　1. Remove skin and sinews from fresh pork back fat, dice into small cubes, and marinate in white sugar. kuw

　　2. Clean the bird’s nest thoroughly of impurities, steam until soft, then remove. kuw

　　3. Mix honeyed osmanthus, crystal sugar, oil cubes, white sugar, and bird’s nest to make the filling. kuw

　　4. Use premium flour that has been fermented, add a small amount of lard, white sugar, and baking soda, knead well, and form 13-gram dough pieces. Flatten them, wrap in the filling, and seal tightly. kuw

　　5. Roll out some of the remaining dough into thin sheets, brush with lard, and cut into fine strips using a knife. kuw

　　6. Wrap each filled dough ball with the strips, flatten, steam until cooked, and top with a red cherry in the center. kuw

　　Key tips: Ensure the filling is well enclosed and the seam is tight; distribute the strips evenly; control steaming time and heat accurately. kuw