Fried Chinese Chives Dumpling

Fried Chinese Chives Dumpling is a traditional snack in the south of Fujian Province. It is spiral, and it tastes sweet, savory and crisp. It is not difficult to make. First, prepare the main materials. The main materials include flour, pork, dried toufu, Chinese chives, carrot, and etc. The next step is to get the filling ready. Fry the dried toufu in a pot together with Chinese chives, pork and vegetable. Add seasoning such as salt, sugar, soya and sauce. When they are fully cooked, put them in a big bowl. Then it is time to make the wrappers. Add cooked lard and clean water into the flour. Knead the mixture into dough. Flatten the dough into a thin square. Divide it into wrappers. Then wrap the filling one by one and make each one look like a spiral. Finally, fry the dumplings over mild fire until they turn golden and crisp. The snack tastes best when it is hot. The locals prefer to eat it while drinking tea.