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Spring Seasonal Fresh Elm Bud Nests

Spring Seasonal Fresh Elm Bud Nests

Fresh elm seeds are mixed into a lightly salted dough, shaped into thumb-holed cones, and steamed just minutes to keep their jade-green color and delicate, grassy sweetness.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Fresh elm buds (washed and stems removed), an appropriate amount of flour.

  2. 2
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    A pinch of salt, a tiny bit of baking soda (to make the color green), 2 grams of Thirteen Spices in warm water.

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    Mix and knead into a slightly firmer dough (add small amounts of water gradually as needed).

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    Rub some oil on your hands, take about 60 grams of dough, roll it into a ball in the palm of your hand, and then use your thumb to make a hollow at the bottom (to steam it through easily).

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    Line the steamer basket with a silicone steaming cloth or brush with oil, and place the pieces apart to prevent sticking.

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    After the water boils, steam for 13 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 2 minutes.

  7. 7
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    Soul Garlic Paste Preparation: Crush garlic, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, a little sesame oil.

  8. 8
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    It tastes so good that I’m dazed…

  9. 9
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    While the elm seeds are still swaying on the branches, quickly bring spring to the table!

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Elm seeds
    400g
  • Flour
    300g
  • warm water
    a pinch
  • Thirteen Spices
    2g
  • Baking soda
    3g

Seasonings

  • Salt
    3g