Saturday 27 October 2018

Making Chai Kuih Or Steamed Vegetable Dumplings.

Chai Kuih or steamed vegetable dumpling is one of my favourite kuih or snack. I used to buy these dumplings from one lady who sells kuih at the recreational park where we go for our morning walk. She only sells chai kuih or vegetable dumplings on Fridays, other days she will be selling curry puffs, etc. So far, her vegetable dumplings is one of the best I have tasted and the dumplings are packed with yam bean or chives filling.
I started making chai kuih and the first few tries were up to my expectation. Finally, I managed to get the right texture for the skin and it was worth all the effort and patience.
Once steamed, brush some garlic oil on the dumplings.
 A friend of mine loves these dumplings too. So one morning I made some for her, since I will be visiting her that morning.
 These were my friend's lunch. The dumplings were still warm when I reached her place. Dropped a few dollops of chilies sauce on the dumplings.
 Steamed tapioca with melted palm sugar is also my friend's and my favourite snack. Bought some from the roadside stall, steamed the tapioca and took both the steamed dumplings and tapioca to my friend. So satisfying to see her enjoying these snacks. All my effort not wasted. Lol!
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The following photos are for joining Saturday's Critters.
All photo credit goes to my friend who sent me these pictures.
These photos were from her son's insects collection.
 #1
 #2
 #3 - a colourful insect
 #4 - It has glowing head and legs.
Linking to Saturday's Critters.

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56 comments:

  1. I like the look of the ladt bug. Have a great weekend

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  2. Hola Nancy, muy educativa esta entrada, las fotos preciosas. Me gusta esa masa vegetal, tiene un aspecto muy rico. Besos y feliz día.

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  3. I must try those steamed vegetable dumplings they sound good. Have a good Sunday Diane

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    1. Thank you, Diane! I love these vegetable dumplings.

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  4. Your chai kueh look very delicious, i want to have some

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    1. Thank you, Libby! You will have to visit Ipoh first! Lol!

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  5. ...those dumplings sure look good.

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  6. dumplings look delicious.
    have a fabulous weekend

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    1. Thank you, Tanza! Have a fabulous weekend too!

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  7. Hello, the dumplings look yummy. It was nice of your friend to send you the insect photos, her son has a nice collection. Great photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend. PS, thank for leaving me a comment.

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  8. I love those dumplings. I live a block away from a big Asian neighborhood here in Brooklyn, and I can get them all the time.

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    1. Good to know that you love the dumplings too!

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  9. Homemade dumplings, must be good. I love them.

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  10. Hello dear Nancy!
    Your dumplings look so delicious!
    Like the colorful bugs!
    Thank you for sharing and for visiting my post!
    Have a lovely weekend!
    Dimi...

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  11. Nanxy, these dumplings look scrumptious. I could eat the entire plate and probably more. The only problem is right after showing the dumplings, you show us a large bug and bugs, yuk. LOL See ya.

    Cruisin Paul

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    1. Ha ha ha...so sorry, Paul for spoiling your appetite! Have a great new week!

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  12. Tus amigos tienen mucha suerte. Besitos.

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  13. Very different insects from what I'm used to.

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    1. We don't get to see these insects every day.

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  14. Oh yummy. There are times that I just want veggies and no meat. More as I get older.

    That's quite a collections of critters.

    Have a fabulous weekend, Nancy. ♥

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    1. That is how I feel most days...more veggie and less meat! Have a fabulous new week!

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  15. You are so diligent to make your own chai kueh. They look yummy!

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    1. Thank you, Mun! I enjoyed making these because I love to eat! Lol!

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  16. Good grief, where did you find these bugs? I hope not in your house. These dumplings are so pretty, all the same size and shape. It is a shame to eat them!

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    1. Thank you, Ginny! No no, the bugs belong to a friend's son.

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  17. LOve the dumplings. The bugs not so much :)

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  18. It is nice that your friend has a friend who cooks so well. ;)

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  19. Oh Nancy, you had me at dumplings.

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  20. Tiene buena vista esos platos.

    La colección de insectos es muy interesante.

    Besos

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  21. Pretty cool and colourful beetles from your friend’s son collection... and interesting of him to do this! Well-made dumpling snacks and we used to make similar during festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi

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  22. Now as an adult I enjoy chai kuih as it was something I disliked when I was small.

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    1. I love chai kuih since when I was small. Lol!

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  23. Your chai kuih looks superb! Must be a lot of work to make though.

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  24. Those dumplings look absolutely delicious. I wish I was there to taste them.

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    1. Thank you, David! I wish I could share some with you!

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