STEAMED CRESCENTS WITH MUSHROOMS FILLING

Preparation Method :

• To prepare the batter: combine all flour in a mixing bowl. Gradually add water and mix until no lump remains. Add all water and salt, stir to mix well and put aside.
• To prepare mushrooms filling: frying garlic in oil over medium heat until slightly golden. Add shiitake and straw mushrooms, cook until tender.
• Add carrot and pumpkin and cook until done. Season with light soy sauce, sugar, salt and pepper, stir to mix well.
• Taste o your liking and add in spring onion. Remove from the heat and put aside.
• To prepare dipping sauce: pound red chili and garlic until fine, dip out into a sauce dish and stir in vinegar, sugar and salt.
• The taste should be sour and sweet with a slightly salty and hot taste.
• Fill half of the pot with water, cover its top with a piece of cheesecloth and tie tightly with the string, place the pot over medium heat and bring to the boil.
• Stir the batter before ladle a spoonful onto the cloth with the back of a cover and leave until done.
• Place the filling at the centre. Wrap to cover the filling spatula and remove from the heat. Repeat the same process until the filling is used up.
• Arrange stuffed crescents on a serving dish, garnish with hot chilies.
• Serve with fresh vegetables and dipping sauce.