Sunday, May 21, 2006

All about "Bak Zhang" or Chinese Dumplings.


The various essential ingredients you need :


Glutinous rice.


The main stuff which consists of dried mushrooms, pork, dried prawns and chestnuts.


Pandan leaves. Helps to enhance the fragrance.


Bamboo leaves. To wrap everything in it.


The correct method of wrapping :


This is how you should do. First put some rice, then put the meat, lastly put some rice again.


At a glance.


The old granny showing off her skills in making 'bak zhang'. She was actually concentrating while this photo was taken.


Busy, busy, busy.


The verdict :


Nicely-wrapped 'bak zhang'.



The art of 'bak zhang' making is not easy at all. It takes a lot of time, money and effort, and also not to forget, a passion for cooking as well.


I doubt i'm gonna learn how to make 'bak zhang'. Hahaha. =P

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