Q: Can I use any other flour instead of all-purpose flour for this recipe?
A: While all-purpose flour is recommended for its texture, you can experiment with other flours, though the results may vary.
Q: How long should I marinate the shrimp for optimal flavor?
A: Marinating the shrimp for 10 minutes, as mentioned in the recipe, is ideal for infusing the flavors.
Q: Is it necessary to use a bread machine to knead the dough?
A: A bread machine makes the process easier, but you can also knead the dough manually. Ensure it’s smooth and elastic.
Sichuan Peppercorn Flavored Shrimp and Chive Pockets
Notes
- All-purpose flour - 300g
- Chives - 1 bunch
- Eggs - 4
- Large shrimp - 300g
- Ginger - a suitable amount
- Salt - 5g
- Sichuan peppercorn sauce - 10g
- Sichuan peppercorn oil - 1 tablespoon
- Abalone and chicken sauce (brand: Tai Tai Le) - 10g
- Reduced salt oyster sauce (brand: Tai Tai Le) - 10g
- Umami soy sauce (brand: Tai Tai Le) - 10g
- Cooking wine (brand: Tai Tai Le) - 5g
- Thirteen-spice powder - a suitable amount
- Pepper powder - a suitable amount
- Cooking oil - 20g
- Add flour, a pinch of salt, and some hot water into a bread machine. Knead into a dough.
- Let the dough rest.
- Heat oil in a pan and scramble the eggs.
- Prepare the shrimp, remove the veins, and wash them.
- Add salt, pepper powder, Sichuan peppercorn sauce, thirteen-spice powder, Sichuan peppercorn oil, abalone and chicken sauce to the shrimp.
- Include reduced salt oyster sauce.
- Add umami soy sauce.
- Mix in the cooking wine.
- Stir well and marinate for 10 minutes.
- Chop the chives and eggs finely, mix with ginger.
- Stir the mixture evenly.
- Divide the dough into small portions.
- Roll each portion into a circle.
- Add the filling to the rolled dough.
- Seal the pockets one by one.
- Heat oil in a pan, place the pockets in it.
- Fry on medium-low heat until golden brown, then flip and continue until golden on the other side.
- The chive pockets are ready to serve!
- Enjoy the juicy and appetizing chive pockets!
- Calories: Moderate (mainly from flour and oil)
- Protein: High (shrimp and eggs)
- Carbohydrates: High (mainly from flour)
- Fats: Moderate (oil and eggs)
- Fiber: Low to moderate (chives)
- Sodium: Moderate to high (seasonings and sauces)