Q: What makes the Chicken Broth, Shrimp, Egg, and Chive Boxes special?
A: The combination of seasonal lantern red shrimps and the rich flavor of chicken broth elevates the dish, making it exceptionally delicious and unique.
Q: Can I use regular shrimp instead of lantern red shrimp?
A: Yes, regular shrimp can be used, though the unique taste of lantern red shrimp is a highlight of this recipe.
Q: What is the purpose of using hot water to mix with the flour?
A: Hot water partially cooks the flour, resulting in a more pliable and softer dough that’s ideal for wrapping the filling.
Chicken Broth, Shrimp, Egg, and Chive Boxes
Notes
Ingredients:
- 1000g all-purpose flour
- 1 bunch of chives
- 6 eggs
- 1000g lantern red shrimp
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Place flour in a container and scald half of it with boiling water. Mix with chopsticks until even and let it cool down.
- Once the flour mixture is cool, add cool water to knead into a dough. Let it rest for about 20 minutes.
- Beat eggs in a container and set aside.
- Clean and finely chop the chives.
- Prepare the lantern red shrimp by patiently shelling and cleaning them.
- Mix the cleaned shrimp with the scrambled eggs.
- First mix the filling with cooking and sesame oil, then add salt and chicken broth.
- Mix all seasoning well into the filling.
- Divide the dough into equal portions, roll out into thin wrappers, add the filling in the center, and fold, sealing the edges.
- Continue until all the filling and dough are used.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the boxes on high heat until golden brown.
- Flip and fry the other side until golden brown.
- Serve the Chicken Broth, Shrimp, Egg, and Chive Boxes hot and enjoy!
- Rich in protein from eggs and shrimp
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from chives
- Caloric content mainly from flour and cooking oil
