Dim Sum and Snacks Recipes - Char Sui Crisp

Ingredients

• 3 dried Chinese mushrooms

• 1/2 cup hot water

• 2 teaspoons oil

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 3 spring onions, chopped

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely chopped

• 150 g char sui (Chinese roast pork), shredded

• 2 teaspoons oyster sauce

• 1/2 cup plain flour

• 1/4 teaspoon caster sugar

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 tablespoon oil, extra

• 2 tablespoons Chinese wine or sherry

• 2 tablespoons cold water

• oil, for shallow frying

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Method:

1. Soak the mushrooms in the hot water for 10 minutes, drain and chop finely, discarding the hard stems. Heat he oil in a frying pan; add the garlic and spring onions and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

2. Add the carrot and char sui and then cook for another 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Add the oyster sauce and mushrooms, cover and steam for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.

3. Sift the flour into a medium bowl and add the sugar, salt, pepper, oil, wine and water. Beat with a wooden spoon until smooth and then stir in the char sui mixture. Form into small balls.

4. Heat 1-2 cm oil in a pan; add the balls, in batches, and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until golden brown, then drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining balls, adding more oil if necessary. Serve immediately. Particularly good with char-grilled sweet potato.