Wishing every one a happy Chinese New Year in the Year of the Horse. To celebrate, try this recipe for the The Dumpling Sisters’ Sticky Fingers Noodle Fritters below, and their tasty dumplings.
Makes 15–20
INGREDIENTS
200g dried egg noodles
2 large eggs
4 tbsp plain flour
½ tsp baking powder
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp salt
3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce, plus extra to serve
vegetable oil, for shallow-frying
METHOD
1. Cook the noodles in a pan of boiling water, according to the packet instructions, until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Lightly beat the eggs in a bowl. Sift the flour andbaking powder into the eggs and whisk until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients, except for the oil, then add the noodles. Use a pair of chopsticks to separate out the noodles so that every strand is lightly coated in the batter.
3. In a large frying pan with high sides, pour in the oil to a depth of about 5mm and put the pan over a medium heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop a single noodle into the oil. It should sizzle instantly. Using a tablespoon and a fork, gently twist the noodles into bundles (making sure not to coil too tightly otherwise the fritters won’t be delicate and crisp)and carefully slip the bundles into the hot oil. Use a fish slice to gently press down to flatten the fritters and shallow-fry for 1–2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. Serve immediately with loads of sweet chilli sauce.
The Dumpling Sisters Cookbook by Amy & Julie Zhang is published by Hachette Australia. Hardback RRP $45.00, Ebook $19.99
