Homemade Siew Mai (烧卖)

Can't believe it took me so long to attempt this super delicious steamed dumpling ie. Siew Mai 烧卖! So happy to see my kids chomping down the dumplings one after another, homemade ones is always the best! ^0^

It's really quick and simple to make these gems. I'm planning to make another batch to freeze so that my kids can enjoy this wholesome dumplings anytime they request for it. :D

Ingredient (approx. 22 pcs)

• 250gm fresh prawns, net wgt
• 300gm minced pork
• 4 water chestnuts, peeled 
• 4 dried shiitake mushroom, softened
• 2 stalk spring onion
• round dumplings wrappers
• carrot slices for decoration

Seasoning

• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 tsp cornflour
• 2 tbsp fried shallot oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Method

1. Chop water chestnuts, mushroom and spring onion into cubes/pieces.
2. After peeling and de-vein the prawns, rinse and pat dry with kitchen towel. Divide into 2 portions. Finely chop one portion until fine and sticky. Cut the other portion into small cubes.
3. Combine minced pork, prawn paste and prawn cubes. Add in salt, sugar and pepper and mix well.
4. Add in water chestnut, mushroom and spring onion.
5. Finally add in fried shallot oil, sesame oil and cornflour. Stir the mixture until sticky.
6. Cling wrap the bowl and chill in fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
7. With clean and dry hands, place a piece of dumpling wrappers on your palm.
8. Add a tbsp of meat filling in the centre. Wet the edge of the dumpling wrapper with water.
9. Gently gather the edges to the centre to encase the filling. Press down the filling and smoothen the surface. Flatten the bottom and place it on a greased steaming tray. Place a slice of carrot over the top. Repeat steps till all filling are used up.
10. Steam over high heat for 15 mins. 

Recipe ref : food4tots.com

Assorted Fruit Yogurt Popsicles

The heat is killing us again! Make this healthy fruit yogurt popsicle which won't make me feel sinful even if I have it one in the morning! hehehe yes I allow my kids to enjoy this homemade popsicle after their usual breakfast. ^0^ Basically they are made up of greek yogurt, honey and varieties of fruits. Very healthy right? Can you guess what are the different fruit added into each of these popsicles? Scroll down and find out how I make this array of natural colour popsicles! 

Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
Ingredient

• 250gm greek yogurt
• 60gm honey
• 125gm blueberry
• 25gm brown sugar

Method

1. Place blueberry and brown sugar into a saucepan. Cook over low heat for about 5 mins until mixture is pulpy and thick. Stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Cool completely.
2. Stir greek yogurt and honey until well incorporated.
3. Spoon yogurt mixture and blueberry sauce alternately into popsicle mould. Using a chopstick lightly swirl the mixture. Insert popsicle stick.
4. Freeze overnight till firm before unmoulding.

Bluepea & Raisin Yogurt Popsicles
Ingredient

• 250gm greek yogurt
• 60gm honey
• 2 tbsp concentrated bluepea liquid*(steep handful of dried bluepea flower in hot water)
• 3 tbsp raisins

Method

1. Combine greek yogurt and honey and mix well.
2. Stir in raisins.
3. Stir in bluepea liquid gently. Do not overmix.
4. Spoon the mixture into popsicle mould. Insert popsicle stick.
5. Freeze overnight till firm before unmoulding.

Honeydew & Kiwi Yogurt Popsicles
Ingredient

• 200gm greek yogurt
• 80gm honey
• 1 slice honeydew, roughly chopped
• 2 kiwi, one roughly chopped, one sliced into 1cm thick

Method

• Place yogurt, honey, honeydew and kiwi into a food processor. Blend till smooth.
• Place a slice of cut kiwi into popsicle mould. 
• Pour in yogurt mixture into mould, tap the mould gently on work surface. Insert popsicle stick.
• Freeze overnight till firm before unmoulding.

Mango & Pineapple Yogurt Popsicles
Ingredient

• 250gm greek yogurt
• 60gm honey
• 1 large mango, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 slice pineapple, roughly chopped

Method

1. Place chopped mango and pineapple into a food processor and blend till smooth. Set aside.
2. Mix greek yogurt and honey till well combined.
3. Spoon some yogurt mixture into popsicle mould. Follow by spoonful of fruit puree. Repeat will yogurt mixture and fruit puree till moulds are filled up. Insert popsicle stick.
4. Freeze overnight till firm before unmoulding.

Peach Yogurt Popsicles
Ingredient

• 200gm greek yogurt
• 60gm honey
• 300gm canned peaches, sliced

Method

1. Combine all ingredient into a food processor and blend till smooth.
2. Pour mixture into popsicle mould. Insert popsicle stick.
3. Freeze overnight till firm before unmoulding.

Strawberry Yogurt Popsicles

Ingredient

• 250gm greek yogurt
• 50gm honey
• 200gm strawberry, roughly chopped
• 50gm brown sugar

Method

1. Place strawberry and brown sugar into a saucepan. Cook over low heat for about 5 mins until mixture is pulpy and thick. Stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Cool completely.
2. Stir greek yogurt and honey until well incorporated.
3. Spoon yogurt mixture and strawberry sauce alternately into popsicle mould. Using a chopstick lightly swirl the mixture. Insert popsicle stick.
4. Freeze overnight till firm before unmoulding.