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Gluten-free Kikiam for Snacks

 

 
 Taope/Kikiam Wrapper   is used in preparing delicious kikiam snack for everyone.

You will need the following:
 
1 block tofu for gluten-free filing
1/4 cup minced carrots
1/4 cup minced bell pepper
dash of black pepper 
 
Procedure:
 
1.Mash the tofu.Set aside.
2. Saute minced carrots and minced bell pepper.
3.Season with black pepper.
4.Lay the kikiam wrapper and put a tablespoon of filling.
5.Seal the kikiam wrapper with cornstarch slurry. 

Cornstarch slurry - 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1 tsp water, mix well.

6.Steam the kikiam for around 7 minutes.
7.Fry the kikiam. Drain excess oil.
8.Prepare kikiam sauce.

For the kikiam sauce, you will need the following:

  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1 small red chili (labuyo) - chopped
 
  1. In a saucepan, combine all ingredients, except the red chili, and mix until flour and sugar are dissolved.
  2. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat while stirring continuously. Add the chopped red chili and stir until the sauce thickens. Usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a bowl or a jar and let it cool down a bit before serving.

 
 

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