So. I realise I’ve been gone for quite a while now, half because of holidays but mainly because of reasons associated with laziness, but let’s not worry about that now π
Well, since it’s a little past chinese new year, and I have so much time on my hands right now before uni, I got a chance to try out a couple of Chinese new year snack recipes! We make these fried pastries almost every year but this is really the first time we’ve come close to success- perhaps because of the recipe or because of experience. In chinese, they’re called θ§δ», which litterally translates into ‘litle horns’ because of their shape but are actually pastries filled with a sweet peanutt-y filling.
I’m pretty terrible at pleating the dough though- mine all turn out more ike a child’s first attempt at pleating dumplings than anything (the ones in the photos are probably my mum’s ) but it’s still fun getting my hands all oily and sugary π
New Year Crispy Triangles (θ§δ»)
640g flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup lard (I replaced with butter)
125g water
320g fried shelled peanuts (I’m not quite sure what that means- I just used plain peanuts)
80g fried white sesame seeds (we used plain white sesame)
240g white sugar
2 Tbs desiccated coconut (I doubled this becuase I like coconut)
1. Grind peanut and mix with sesame, sugar and coconut to form filling
2. Sieve flour onto tabletop and make a well in the middle
3. Add eggs and lard and mix. Gradually pour in water, kneading at the same time until a soft dough is formed
4. Cover with damp cloth and set aside for 30 minutes
5. Roll dough out with a rolling pin and cut rounds with a saucer (we used a cup). Wrap in filling and fold edges in a zigzag pattern.
6. Deep fry on low heat until golden brown and the pastries float to the top (about 8-10 minutes although I’m pretty sure ours didn’t take that long…..)
17 Comments
These look delicious! I can totally relate to the laziness π I've been the same way – well, trying to fit in as much laziness as possible between work π
February 9, 2011 at 3:20 AMVon you are finally back!! Happy CNY gal! hope you enjoyed your holidays thoroughly!!
February 9, 2011 at 3:33 AMYay!! Welcome back. π When I saw your comment, I was wondering if you posted something and you did. I'm so happy. I really missed reading your new posts. π Happy Chinese New Year. It looks so yummy. They are very nicely pleated. Did you discard the leftover oil though? The texture of the triangles in the second picture reminds me of Chinese crullers.
February 9, 2011 at 4:16 AMHow delicious are those? Too delicious – must look away or else my thighs are going to involunarily put on weight.
February 9, 2011 at 5:32 AMWelcome back, Von! On the contrary, I thought your Kok Chai pleats look really nice. I probably would have done a worse job at it…
February 9, 2011 at 9:11 AMoo my grandma's friend makes them annually for CNY in Malaysia! i miss these π can you fedex some over?
February 9, 2011 at 11:03 AMWelcome back! Mmmm….these are my favourite…fun to make and nice to eat.
February 9, 2011 at 11:06 AMThey look gorgeous! We're always our own toughest critics in my opinion hehe π Happy New Year!
February 9, 2011 at 11:37 PMHappy Lunar New Year!
We call these Kok Chai π
February 10, 2011 at 3:42 AMHi! Happy New Year!
February 10, 2011 at 3:31 PMLove these "Kok-Chai θ§δ»" I haven't made these before but mum sometimes does. Try toasting the sesame in a dry frying pan over a gentle heat til they brown and start popping. It gives them a toasty aromatic flavour. Shelled peanuts just means out of the shells. Should be skinned too and toasted for the best flavour too.
VON! Welcome back! Happy New Year! And those little packages are NAUGHTY!!! So delicious and there is nothing good for you in all that high fat… but lots of yum!
February 11, 2011 at 12:16 AMI think your pinching looks great!
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Valerie
Happy Chinese New Year!! I love Kok-Chai too π
February 11, 2011 at 1:13 AMwow cool waffles fun to pick up foodie things when u travel
February 20, 2011 at 3:08 AMThese are such a delicious treats!
Thanks for your comment on my guest post on C&C. You sure have some beautiful pics!
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