Jicai Bai Ye Bao (Shepherd'S Purses Filled With Sur

Name: Jicai Bai Ye Bao (Shepherd'S Purses Filled With Surprises)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package yuba sheets; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chinese spinach (xiancai) or (10 ounce) package frozen spinach; 1 lb ground pork; 1 tablespoon sake; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 stalks green onions, minced; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons white pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil

Servings: persons

1
Marinate one pound of ground pork in a mixture of sake and cornstarch for 30 minutes.
2
Defrost the yuba sheets. Set aside.
3
Defrost the spinach and rinse thoroughly (no need to blanch). Mince then hand-squeeze out any water left in the spinach. Set aside.
4
Combine the ground pork, spinach, green onion, salt, white pepper, sugar, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly.
5
Cut each soy sheet diagonally into two large triangles.
6
Place the filling along the long side of the triangle and roll the soy sheet up tightly while folding in both sides (like a burrito).
7
Place rolls side by side on a plate and steam for 15 minutes in a steamer or rice cooker.
8
You may also deep-fry them in 1/4 cup hot vegetable oil until golden brown (5-8 minutes per side).
9
Serve immediately.

425

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package yuba sheets, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chinese spinach (xiancai) or (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, 1 lb ground pork, 1 tablespoon sake, and more.

Yes, Jicai Bai Ye Bao (Shepherd'S Purses Filled With Surprises) falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jicai Bai Ye Bao (Shepherd'S Purses Filled With Surprises)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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