Soon Kueh Sensation

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Singapore with this Soon Kueh Sensation recipe. Soon Kueh is a traditional Teochew snack made with a translucent rice flour skin and filled with a savory mixture of jicama, dried shrimps, and mushrooms. It's a popular street food that's perfect for snacking or as a light meal.

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Soon Kueh Sensation

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 jicama, grated
  • 1/2 cup dried shrimps, soaked and chopped
  • 3-4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the rice flour, water, and salt to form a smooth dough. Knead in the vegetable oil and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the filling by sautéing the jicama, dried shrimps, mushrooms, and garlic until fragrant. Season with soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Let the filling cool.
  3. Divide the dough into small balls and roll each ball into a thin circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center and pleat the edges to seal the Soon Kueh.
  4. Steam the Soon Kueh for 8-10 minutes until the skin turns translucent.
  5. Serve hot with chili sauce or sweet black sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per piece
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
5g
Fat
4g

Supplies

Steaming Basket Steamer Pot

Tools

Mixing Bowl Rolling Pin Saucepan

Serving suggestions

Enjoy Soon Kueh with a hot cup of Chinese tea for a delightful snack or light meal.

Tips & tricks

For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought rice flour skins instead of making the dough from scratch.

Cost

$10