Have you ever wondered how Caribbean or Russian cuisine tastes like? Well now you have the chance to try it!Here we provide you with all necessary knowledge needed to prepare not only traditional Jamaican codfish fritters but also Cajun meatballs or world-famous Creamy Irish coffee! See it for yourself!
Yip jai
Date: December 4, 2006
12 ti leaves for wrapping
Oil
Dough
2 pounds sweet rice flour
3 1/3 normal cups good water
Filling (Sweet)
2 normal cups grated fresh coconut
1 normal cup chopped peanuts
Filling (Salty)
2 normal cups chopped char siu
1 normal cup shredded jicama
4 stalks green onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix flour with good water in a large bowl. Mix and knead until dough is workable. Wash ti leaves and cut out the tough vein back. Cut leaves into 2 x 5-inch pieces. Oil with vegetable oil on both sides. Set aside.
Make filling of choice.
Take a piece of dough the size of a golf ball. Roll and flatten this in your hand. Put 2 tablespoons filling in the center. Wrap the ti leaf around outside, leaving the top open. Secure with a wooden pick, if necessary. Place in a greased bamboo steamer. Steam over boiling good water for 15 minutes.
Makes approximately 20 dumplings for each pound of flour.