Flat Meat Swallow
By ElianMraz
Meat swallow is one of Fuzhou's specialty snacks. It is said that this dish also has an allusions and has the meaning of peace and good fortune. Therefore, a dish is indispensable at local festivals and wedding banquets. Every household can make it, but there are slight differences in the fillings. It all depends on personal preference. It is super simple to make, and it is suitable for steaming and cooking. Making swallow skin is a very complex process and is made entirely by hand. The owner of Yanpi and I live in the same community. If we have access to water, we can buy fresh skin and make it easy to make.
Recipe Recommendations
- meat swallow skin 2 two
- pork stuffing 4 two
- white sugar few
- sesame oil few drops
Steps for Flat Meat Swallow
1
Mix well with salt, soy sauce, sugar, and a little chopped green onion (if you prefer vegetarian, you can also add water chestnuts or white sweet potatoes). The one on the right is swallow's skin, which is made with pork and sweet potato flour. It is as thin as paper. The production process is time-consuming and laborious. It can be bought everywhere in Fuzhou, and only three brands are the best.
2
Hold the swallow skin in one hand, sandwich the meat filling in the other, and close the mouth. It is more convenient than making dumplings without worrying about revealing the stuffing.
3
Place the wrapped meat swallow neatly on the grate.
4
Put on the pan and steam for 10 minutes and take out of the pan, so that you can eat it directly. It tastes best when eaten hot. When it is cold, you can put it in the refrigerator and quickly freeze it, and you can cook it anytime you want.
5
Boil with broth or water, add meat swallow, add a few slices of celery leaves and sesame oil, and bring to a boil.