How do you make a Dim Sum (read below for which one)?

Question

I've had a dim sum that looks like thick jello or agar in Chinese restaurants. I know it's made from rice which is soaked for a day or so, fermented a tad, then ground up somehow. When it's finished it looks like sheets of white jello or black jello (and those taste like licorice). They're also sweetened. Does anyone have a recipe for this stuff. When it's served, it's often cut into size with a pair of scissors.

Answer 1

I guess it is Duo Colour Sesame Roll, a cool dessert, sweet taste

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70 g water chestnut flour
30 g long grain rice flour
70 g sugar
125 ml water
1 pack instant black sesame powder mix
125 ml coconut milk
2 tablespoon oil

1) Separate water, chestnut flour, long grain rice flour and sugar into two equal portions. Combine each portion in a large bowl.
2) Combine 2 tablespoon water nad instant sesame powder mix, stir until mixture become smooth.
3) Add sesame powder mixture to one of the two bowls of flour mix and coconut milk to the other. Stir to form two bowl of smooth paste.
4) Add to each of the past 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix well and let them site in room temperature for 30 minutes.
5) Brush on a thin layer of oil in steam tray.
6) Put tray over boiling water, add a think layer of black sesame , steam over high heat for 2 minutes or till well done.
7) Add another layer of coconut paste, steam f or another 2 minutes.
8) Remove from heat, let it cool down till warm or until easy to remove from the tray, roll it up, cut into 2 inches length, serve cold.

Note: You may find the instant sesame powder mix in Chinese grocery store (dessert corner). Instant sesame powder mix gives a softer texture, you may also use black sesame paste or prepare your own sesame paste by grinding sesame seeds to powder then add water, these alternative give stronger flavour but the texture less smooth.

You also can just make 1 flavour and roll it up. Once you know the trick, you can create different flavours (for example, use almond powder instead of coconut milk)

Answer 2

I eat dim sum all the time and have never eaten anything remotely resembling what you've described....

Answer 3

sorry, I have eaten duck feet dim sum and sort of liked them

this one sounds NASTY, sorry

Answer 4

here are some recipes: (don't know if these are like what you are looking for)
http://www.recipezaar.com/177840
http://www.asianonlinerecipes.com/desserts/seaweed-jelly.php
http://schneiderchen.de/97Red-Bean-Jelly.html

Answer 5

Chinese Spring Rolls (Shanghai) Dim Sum
Recipe #77010
Spring roll skins are also known as Shanghai-type spring roll skins and are available in some Asian markets. Lumpia skins, available in Philippine markets, may be substituted. Egg roll skins may also be substituted, but they are much thicker and not as nice as homemade spring roll skins.
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18 servings 1¼ hours 1 hour prep
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SPRING ROLL SKINS
1 cup unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups water, approximately
vegetable oil
SPRING ROLL FILLING
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 celery ribs, sliced thinly on diagonal
1 lb mung bean sprouts
3/4 cup matchstick-cut bamboo shoots
1/4 cup matchstick-cut water chestnuts
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lb flaked crabmeat
1/2 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced green onions
2 tablespoons cornstarch
peanut oil (for deep frying)
Chinese mustard
chili oil
soy sauce
EGG SLIVERS
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon peanut oil

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FOR THE FILLING: Heat peanut oil in wok or skillet and stir-fry celery, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, soy and sugar 2 minutes.
Stir in crab and remove from heat.
Pour off any juices and add sesame oil, green onion, cornstarch and egg slivers.
Cool and place 3 tablespoons of mixture on edge of spring roll skin.
Place a coriander sprig on top and fold skin over twice.
Then fold in sides and roll like jelly roll.
Deep-fry, seam side down, in hot oil until crisp and golden.
Drain, cut into 1-inch slices and serve immediately with mustard, chili oil and soy.
Yield: approximately 18 spring rolls.
EGG SLIVERS: Divide this recipe in half using only 2 eggs. Combine eggs, water and salt.
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, add half the peanut oil and pour in half the egg mixture, tilting pan to coat surface.
Cook until eggs are just set, moist but not runny.
Bottom should be slightly golden.
Turn out onto board and repeat with remaining oil and egg mixture.
Let cool, roll and slice into slivers.
SPRING ROLL SKINS: Sift flour and salt into mixing bowl.
Add eggs and enough water to make a smooth, thin batter similar to crepe batter.
Always beat batter in ONE DIRECTION to gain elasticity.
Let stand 20 minutes.
Lightly oil a 6-inch skillet or crepe pan and heat over low heat.
Beat batter in same direction and pour 2 tablespoons into pan, tilting pan to cover entire surface with batter.
Cook until set.
Pancake should be sheer and pliable.
When it shrinks away slightly from the edges, turn over and cook other side just to set.
Remove to flat dish, cover with slightly dampened tea towel and repeat with remaining batter, oiling pan as necessary and being sure to stir in one direction each time.
Yield: approximately 18 spring roll skins.
Regional Cooking Of China.