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Chestnut Dumpling
Mashed glutinous rice is mixed with water and steamed. This mixture is then pounded in a mortar until a dough is formed. Rice cakes made into the size of a chestnut and dressed in chestnut powder are called chestnut dumplings.
Grinded glutinous rice 150g, Chestnuts 60g, pinch of Yuja (citron), cinnamon powder, honey, salt
1. Mix mashed glutinous rice (soak glutinous rice in water, season with salt and mash) with water and steam. Pound in a mortar until a nice dough is formed.
2. Boil the chestnuts and peel the skin, then force through a sieve to make into powder.
3. Make the stuffing by mixing finely chopped yuja, chestnut powder, cinnamon powder, and honey.
4. Spread the dough flat, add the stuffing, and roll it up, then apply a thin layer of honey. Cut into pieces the size of a chestnut with your finger and dress in chestnut powder.