tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post6346264955822415640..comments2023-11-30T19:36:42.880+08:00Comments on Baking Mum: Crystal Prawn DumplingHugbearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-64007501734119849262009-11-12T13:40:54.820+08:002009-11-12T13:40:54.820+08:00hi lee lee
may i know which recipe is better as c...hi lee lee<br /><br />may i know which recipe is better as compared btw the crystal dumpling & har kow? i discoved the ingredent for the rough different. One needed more wheat flour & another needed more potato flor.<br />Pls advice. ThanksJessienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-37099024169183307872009-05-06T18:12:00.000+08:002009-05-06T18:12:00.000+08:00This dim sum has to be made and steam immediately....This dim sum has to be made and steam immediately. It can be kept for so long before steaming.Hugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-72682731198190665892009-05-04T16:07:00.000+08:002009-05-04T16:07:00.000+08:00HI
may i know after making the crystal dumplings,...HI<br /><br />may i know after making the crystal dumplings, anyway to prevent the skin frm getting tough if i were to steam only later like 2-3hrs ltr?adelinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-78758667796410490762008-12-31T12:28:00.000+08:002008-12-31T12:28:00.000+08:00Hi Hug bearWhat to you mean by 3 water chestnut (m...Hi Hug bear<BR/><BR/>What to you mean by 3 water chestnut (minced)? TksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-19423555464866796592008-04-24T09:53:00.000+08:002008-04-24T09:53:00.000+08:00David, if you make the skin tougher but thin the t...David, if you make the skin tougher but thin the texture of the har kow won't be that good. It will still be very chewy. Especially when it has cooled down.Hugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-3579707000554152322008-04-24T09:50:00.000+08:002008-04-24T09:50:00.000+08:00Hi David, if the boiling water is not enough you c...Hi David, if the boiling water is not enough you can always add a little more to make your dough workable. Don't worry about adding more water if your flour is too dry. But must be boiling water.Hugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-1198545478442998262007-11-22T14:10:00.000+08:002007-11-22T14:10:00.000+08:00Hi HugbearSorry to trouble you again. Just to veri...Hi Hugbear<BR/>Sorry to trouble you again. Just to verify whether the 160gm of boiling water is enough for the 330gm of Wheat/Potato starch? It was a bit dry with the configuration listed but I did a bit more water to made the dough workable. Thanks again for the time and recipe. Hope to hear from you.David@Cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603994586248277281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-29260392184687594452007-11-21T19:04:00.000+08:002007-11-21T19:04:00.000+08:00Hi HugbearMade your Har Kow Recipe. It was good ex...Hi Hugbear<BR/>Made your Har Kow Recipe. It was good except that I need some advice to to make to skin a bit tougher. The reson being that if I can make the skin a bit tougher I can make the skin a bit thinner. Shall I add more Wheat Starch or tapioca starch to make it tougher? Thanks again for the wonderful recipe.<BR/>DavidDavid@Cookinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603994586248277281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-5733830768934692692007-11-03T09:19:00.000+08:002007-11-03T09:19:00.000+08:00Teddy, actually I am not sure if it is a good idea...Teddy, actually I am not sure if it is a good idea to substitute with corn flour.Hugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-71079186489244849482007-11-02T16:17:00.000+08:002007-11-02T16:17:00.000+08:00Dear Hugbear,I was astonishes by your prawn dumpli...Dear Hugbear,<BR/><BR/>I was astonishes by your prawn dumplings and tried them out..<BR/>but I didn't realize that wheat starch and plain flour aretwo different thing..also, can I substitute potato starch with corn starch? I actually did and my dumplings look horrible!<BR/><BR/>teddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-51522299218553095792007-11-01T09:52:00.000+08:002007-11-01T09:52:00.000+08:00Fusion, I am afraid there is no substitue for this...Fusion, I am afraid there is no substitue for this wheat flour. This flour is a must for tim sum recipes.Hugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-66310388078958973652007-11-01T03:13:00.000+08:002007-11-01T03:13:00.000+08:00thanks for the pic... i live in geneva switzerland...thanks for the pic... i live in geneva switzerland and am not sure i can find wheat starch. Is there any other alternative? <BR/><BR/>I'd really like to try the recipe but without this essential ing. can't. :(<BR/><BR/>btw i really like dumplings and want to try a recipe that works...Fusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145193636033112456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-8942256484734570092007-10-28T23:09:00.000+08:002007-10-28T23:09:00.000+08:00Fusion, see if this link works.http://i70.photobuc...Fusion, see if this link works.<BR/>http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i107/Bakingmum/wheatflour.jpgHugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-91843754792278466952007-10-27T22:36:00.000+08:002007-10-27T22:36:00.000+08:00Fusion, I have taken a pix of the wheat starch for...Fusion, I have taken a pix of the wheat starch for you to see. Wheat starch is different from tapioca starch.<BR/><BR/>http://pic90.picturetrail.com/VOL2296/9986711/18014909/285393576.jpgHugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-46074662082311150642007-10-27T17:39:00.000+08:002007-10-27T17:39:00.000+08:00what exactly is wheat starch? Is it tapioca starch...what exactly is wheat starch? Is it tapioca starch?<BR/><BR/>I need you to clarify the def of wheat starch before i can try the recipe. <BR/><BR/>thanksFusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145193636033112456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-56631993268725720402007-08-21T14:25:00.000+08:002007-08-21T14:25:00.000+08:00Hi Rita, it is not advisable to do this a day ahea...Hi Rita, it is not advisable to do this a day ahead and steam it the next day as the skin of the dumpling will be extremely tough. This is best eaten freshly made and steamed.Hugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-4473318039377041142007-08-21T13:47:00.000+08:002007-08-21T13:47:00.000+08:00Hi hugbear, can i know if i can prepare the dumpli...Hi hugbear, can i know if i can prepare the dumpling the night before, fridge it, only to steam it the next day? 'Cos preparing a few other dishes next day so afraid no time to do this dish.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.<BR/><BR/>RitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-17809650501742154752007-04-04T00:21:00.000+08:002007-04-04T00:21:00.000+08:00Tried your recipe but when I tried wrapping, some ...Tried your recipe but when I tried wrapping, some of the wrapper cracked. I did make it thinner but could it be b'coz the dough was a little dry ? Also the dough feels a bit too "stretchy" - what could cause the stretchiness ? Other than that, it was crystal looking and taste good. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-13669835481186088832006-12-29T21:54:00.000+08:002006-12-29T21:54:00.000+08:00Wheat starch is totally different from plain flour...Wheat starch is totally different from plain flour. When I have my digicam back, I will take a pix of the wheatstarch to show you.Hugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-31589252385446362162006-12-19T10:32:00.000+08:002006-12-19T10:32:00.000+08:00Hi, I tried your recipe the other day, mine looks ...Hi, I tried your recipe the other day, mine looks totally horrible and unimaginable. Is wheat starch the same as plain flour? The supermarket personnel told me its the same thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-91072997072039825832006-12-12T18:41:00.000+08:002006-12-12T18:41:00.000+08:00Sorry to sound silly, but what is wheat starch?Sorry to sound silly, but what is wheat starch?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14905031490625689680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-30065214448439228252006-12-09T07:07:00.000+08:002006-12-09T07:07:00.000+08:00Hi Cindi, how do you get to know of my blog? Than...Hi Cindi, how do you get to know of my blog? Thanks for loving my bakes and cooks. Feel free to try out the recipes I have posted in my blog and give me comments too.Hugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-33552570290217402782006-12-08T22:28:00.000+08:002006-12-08T22:28:00.000+08:00LeeLee, this is the first time I am putting a comm...LeeLee, this is the first time I am putting a comment here. I love your bakes and cooks, so nice...and professional.. need to learn a lot from you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-81506765850028825072006-12-07T04:39:00.000+08:002006-12-07T04:39:00.000+08:00Hi hugbear,
I don´t have that book that you´re re...Hi hugbear,<br /><br />I don´t have that book that you´re refering to. One dim sum which I would like to try is Woo Kok (yam puff) as this is my fav. But I was told that it´s very important to find very fluffy yam for this recipe. Here in Germany, fluffy yam is hard to come by :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26314417.post-28991189802270022342006-12-06T13:25:00.000+08:002006-12-06T13:25:00.000+08:00Purplegirl, try other easier recipe in that book f...Purplegirl, try other easier recipe in that book first if you are afraid to tackle har kow. What other dim sum you would like to try?Hugbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10399145863585104295noreply@blogger.com