Homemade Chinese Chive Pies
Ingredients
Dough
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon warm water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon canola oil or other neutral oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 100g dry vermicelli noodles, makes 2 cups rehydrated
- 2 cups (100g) chopped chives
- 1 medium shredded carrot (makes 1 cup)
- 1 cup (150g) sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or other neutral oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
Cooking
- 12 tablespoons water, divided into 4 batches of 3 tablespoons each
- 4 tablespoons oil, divided into 4 batches of 1 tablespoon each
Preparation
Dough
Add 2 cups of flour into a mixing bowl and create a well in the center
Pour in the warm water
Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix the flour and water
Once the dough starts to come together, add 1 teaspoon of oil
Use your hands to mix and knead the dough for several minutes
If the dough is dry, add a splash of water
Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rest for 30 minutes
Filling
Chop the noodles into small 1/2 inch pieces and drain excess water
Heat a pan and add 1 tablespoon canola or other neutral oil
When the oil is hot, add the chives, carrots, and mushrooms
Cook over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes until the carrots are tender
Add the noodles, soy sauce, salt, sesame seeds, and sesame oil
Mix well with a wooden spoon or spatula and cook for another 2-3 minutes over medium heat
Transfer to a strainer to drain excess liquid and set aside to cool
Assembly
After the dough has rested, divide it into 12 portions
Roll each portion into a thin circle
Place a portion of the filling in the center of each dough circle
Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges
Repeat for the remaining wrappers
Cooking
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan over medium heat
Add 3 pies and cook until the bottom is golden brown
Add 3 tablespoons water, cover the pan, and steam until the water evaporates
Repeat the cooking process with the remaining oil, water, and pies in batches
