Sago dumplings with pork, peanut, and preserved mustard stems
Sago dumplings with pork, peanut, and preserved mustard stems is a delicious and savory dish made with sago pearls, which are small balls of starch extracted from the pith of various palm trees. The dumplings are typically filled with a mixture of ground pork, chopped peanuts, and preserved mustard stems, which add a unique and tangy flavor to the dish. It's a popular dish in some Asian cuisines and is known for its interesting texture and combination of flavors.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup sago pearls
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup peanuts chopped
- 1/4 cup preserved mustard stems chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Water for boiling
Instructions
- Soak the sago pearls in water for about 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped peanuts, preserved mustard stems, garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Take a small amount of the pork mixture and form it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
- Take a small amount of soaked sago pearls and flatten them in your palm. Place a pork ball in the center and wrap the sago pearls around it, forming a dumpling. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Carefully place the dumplings in the boiling water and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- Remove the dumplings from the water and drain well.
- In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the dumplings until they are golden brown on all sides.
- Serve the sago dumplings hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal (17%)Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 17g (26%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 41mg (14%)Sodium: 459mg (20%)Potassium: 249mg (7%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 23mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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