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Mala Cream Dim Sum

Inspired by chef Jung Ji Sun's mala cream dim sum from Culinary Class Wars S1. Bringing Netflix dishes to your home!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients
  

Mala cream sauce
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream whipped to soft peaks (alternatively, use dollop cream as is)
  • 3 tbsp sichuan mala chilli oil
Dim sum filling
  • 250 g raw prawns
  • 100 g lotus root thawed if frozen
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1.5 tbsp corn starch
  • 1 egg white
Batter
  • 10-15 sheets spring roll pastry defrosted

Method
 

Make the mala cream sauce
  1. Mix the chilli oil and heavy cream together.
  2. Place in the refrigerator to let the flavours mingle
Make the dim sum filling
  1. In a food processor, blend the lotus root into small pieces. Remove and set aside.
  2. In a food processor, add in the prawns, all the seasoning and egg white. Blend until it becomes a paste.
  3. Add the lotus root pieces into the prawn mixture. Mix well.
Batter up and fry
  1. Using a knife, cut the spring roll pastry into very fine strips.
  2. Scoop 1/2 tbsp of prawn & lotus root paste into a lot of shredded spring roll pastry
  3. Gently roll your paste into the pastry and use your fingers to mold into a ball
  4. Heat up 2 cups of oil in a pot, then deep fry your prawn balls until golden brown (~3mins)
Assemble and serve
  1. To serve, add mala cream on a plate, then place the shrimp balls on top.
  2. Garnish with finely chopped spring onions and chilli (optional).

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