Golden Blossoms (So Jar Gai Yuen) Recipe

Name: Golden Blossoms (So Jar Gai Yuen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup water; 2 teaspoons oil; ½ teaspoon ginger, minced; 1 egg white; 8 ounces chicken; 8 ounces shrimp; 3 green onions; 1 tablespoon cilantro; 2 ounces char siu pork (Lime Mahi-Mahi); 1 clove garlic; ¾ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

¾ cup flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup water
2 teaspoons oil
½ teaspoon ginger, minced
1 egg white
8 ounces chicken
8 ounces shrimp
3 green onions
1 tablespoon cilantro
2 ounces char siu pork (Lime Mahi-Mahi)
1 clove garlic
¾ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
oil (for frying)

1
For the coating, sift the flour, cornstarch, and salt together.
2
Stir in the water, oil, and ginger and blend well; let the coating sit for 30 minutes.
3
Chop the chicken, shrimp, onions, cilantro, char siu, and garlic very fine and blend with the salt and cornstarch (Alternatively, blend all ingredients in a food processor).
4
Shape the filling into balls.
5
Beat the egg white until stiff and fold into flour mixture.
6
Heat the oil until very hot (~400degrees).
7
Dip each ball of the chicken/shrimp mixture into the coating, and deep fry several at a time until the coating is golden.
8
Drain on paper towels and allow the oil to reheat between batches.
9
Serve warm or reheat just before serving; these can be enjoyed as is or served with a variety of dipping sauces.

380

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup water, and more.

Yes, Golden Blossoms (So Jar Gai Yuen) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Golden Blossoms (So Jar Gai Yuen)

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