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Chinese Recipe : Savory Vegetable Puff

Preparation time: 45 mins
Cooking time: 20 mins
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

For the filling:

• 1.8 kg turnip, finely shredded
• 225 g dried prawns, cleaned and chopped
• 225 g prawns, shelled and chopped
• 2 stalks spring onions, chopped finely

Seasoning:

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp chopped garlic
• ½ cup oil

For the pastry:

• 285 g wheat starch (tang mein flour)
• 115 g tapioca flour
• 60 ml oil
• 3 cups hot boiling water
• ½ tsp salt

Directions:

To make the filling:

1. Heat oil in wok, fry garlic till fragrant, add in prawns and dried prawns. Stir well.
2. Add in the rest of the ingredients for the filling and mix well. Cover and allow to cook until turnip is soft. Dish and set aside to cool.

To make the pastry:

1. Combine flour and salt. Pour boiling water into flour. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
2. Add oil and knead till it becomes a smooth dough. Roll out thinly on a lightly floured board, dusted with tapioca flour. Use a cutter to cut circles of 5-6 cm diameter.
3. Add 1 tbsp filling and seal the edges with water. Fold into halves.
4. Live the prepared Steamer with a piece of banana leaf and steam for 10 mins. Remove and brush with garlic oil to give it a shine and to prevent them from sticking together.
5. Serve warm or cool with chili sauce.