What is Chao zhou fun gor?
Chao zhou fun gor also known as chao zhou dumplings, Chao zhou fun gor is a popular type of Cantonese Dim Sum that has been enjoyed since the 1980s and remains a sought-after delicacy today.
The filling for these dumplings consists of a mixture of pork, shrimp, and seasonings. It can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.
For added texture and sweetness, water chestnuts can be included in the filling. If fresh water chestnuts are not available, canned ones can be used as a substitute.
Chao zhou fun gor recipe
Fun goris a kind of morning tea that is especially loved by Cantonese people. It is available in the morning and afternoon tea markets of almost all major tea markets and restaurants. Especially the older generation of Cantonese like it even more, and there can be many changes in various fillings.
step 1
Prepare the above-mentioned ingredients, soak the dried shiitake mushrooms until soft, chop the carrots and dried radish into small pieces, and wash and dry the chives.
step 2
First, pour the prepared hot water into a container with 100 grams of shrimp dumpling flour, and quickly mix with chopsticks until it reaches the state shown in the picture.
step 3
While the dough is still hot, pour in another portion of 150g shrimp dumpling powder, knead it into a smooth and stretchable dough, cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest for a while.
step 4
Finely chop the leeks.
step 5
Put oil in a hot pan, first put the minced meat into the pan and stir-fry.
step 6
Then pour in shiitake mushrooms, carrots, dried radish and peas, and stir fry evenly over medium heat.
step 7
Finally, add the chopped leeks, stir fry quickly and evenly add a little salt, and then serve it out.
step 8
Scoop out the cooked filling and let it cool.
step 9
Roll out the dough with a rolling pin, and use a circular mold (I used the mouth of a glass) to lightly press out circular dough pieces.
step 10
Put in an appropriate amount of cooked filling.
step 11
Wrap it well, put it in the steamer, and steam for 4-5 minutes on medium-low heat.
The picture above is the final product.
Authentic fun gor must have peanuts in the filling, I don’t think the taste matches well so I didn’t put it in. If you like to add peanuts, you can also chop peanuts and add them to the filling.
Tips for Chao zhou fun gor
Chao zhou fun gor is the same as shrimp dumpling, just steam for a few minutes on medium-low heat, and it will become transparent after cooling down. Fast steaming on high heat will cause the wrappers to crack.
Fun gao cantonese
Fun gor, sometimes spelled fun quor, fen guo, Chiu Chow dumpling, Teochew dumpling, or fun kor, is a variety of steamed dumpling from the Chaoshan area of coastal eastern Guangdong, a province in Southern China.
Fun guo looks very similar to har gaw (shrimp dumplings) in Cantonese-style dim sum. Its shape is slightly larger than that of shrimp dumplings, and the fillings include shrimp, fresh pork, barbecued pork, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, etc. Another difference from shrimp dumplings is that the fun gort can be steamed in water or half-fried in oil.
In addition to Chaozhou Fun Gor, there are many other delicious foods in Chaozhou, such as Boiled Chicken Slices, Grandma Rolls, Chaozhou steamed shrimp dumplings, and so on. Chaozhou cuisine is renowned for its unique flavors passed down from generation to generation, exquisite presentation, and high-quality craftsmanship.
f you go to Chaozhou next time, you must try Chao zhou fun gor!
