Purple Sweet Potato Cakes
Delicious and vibrant Chinese purple sweet potato pastries, perfect as a sweet snack or traditional dessert.
Story
These delightful purple sweet potato cakes are a visually stunning and naturally sweet treat. Often enjoyed as a traditional snack, their vibrant color and soft texture make them a comforting favorite for all ages.
Ingredients
Mashed purple sweet potato
Flour
Yeast
White sugar
Instructions
1
Step 1
Purple sweet potatoes.
2
Step 2
Steam them in a pot.
3
Step 3
Mix the mashed purple sweet potatoes with white sugar.
4
Step 4
Take the dough out when it has fermented to double its size, and knead it thoroughly to release the air bubbles inside.
5
Step 5
Roll the dough into a long strip, divide it into small dough portions, and roll them out into wrappers. Place the cooked mashed purple sweet potato filling into the center of the flattened dough wrappers.
6
Step 6
Slowly gather and seal the wrapper using the web of your hand (between thumb and index finger). Gently press it down slightly with your hands, then let it rest for another 10 minutes.
7
Step 7
Dip the flatbreads in sesame seeds.
8
Step 8
Place them in a pan and pan-fry until both sides are golden brown.
Main Dish
Air-Dried Sichuan Peppercorn Duck
Duck legs cured with crushed green Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and baijiu, then hung to air-dry and later steamed. The green peppercorns matter more than regular red ones—their numbing aroma sinks deeper into the meat. A high-proof Chinese liquor works best for the cure.
