Classes & TalksSaturday, November 21
Cooking Lesson: ChaoZhou Peach-Shaped Rice Dumplings 潮州饭桃粿/红桃粿
Saturday, November 21 · 2-4:30 p.m. · Faith United Methodist Church (Brand Hall)
- When
- Saturday, November 21 · 2-4:30 p.m.
- Where
- Faith United Methodist Church (Brand Hall)899 Dorset Street · South Burlington, VT
About this event
Peach-shaped rice dumplings, known as png kueh 饭粿 / 红桃粿, are a delicacy from the Chaoshan area 潮汕. Kueh is a traditional symbol of the Chaoshan people. The Chaoshan area produces rice and is also home to many gods. Therefore, people use rice to make various kueh and offer them to the gods. Red peach kueh is one of the most popular kueh because the peach shape symbolizes longevity and good health, while the pink/red color represents good luck and auspiciousness.
The kueh has a soft, chewy skin made from rice flour, glutinous rice flour, and tapioca starch. The filling is traditionally savory. The ingredients consist of glutinous rice mixed with minced meat, dried shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, celery and shallots. The filled dough is pressed into a peach-shaped mold, then steamed. Sometimes it is also pan-fried before serving.
Get ready for a culinary adventure as we explore the art of making png kueh!
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