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Expand1 cup granulated sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons salted butter Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups heavy cream Ask a question about this ingredient
~20 square wonton wrappers Ask a question about this ingredient
1 ripe banana Ask a question about this ingredient
1.5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (I really like to use Scharffen Berger) Ask a question about this ingredient
canola oil Ask a question about this ingredient
Chinese five spice powder (see below) Ask a question about this ingredient
In a heavy bottom sauce pan, distribute sugar evenly and heat over medium heat. As sugar begins to melt, gently move unmelted parts to the center with a wooden spoon, swirling as you go. Be careful not to over stir, as sugar may not melt evenly. When sugar has completely melted and has turned a dark caramel color, remove from heat and stir in butter.
Ask a question about this stepStir in cream. Caramel will probably seize. Return to medium-low heat and stir until caramel has completely dissolved. This may take a couple minutes, so be patient!
Ask a question about this stepDice banana and mix with chocolate.
Ask a question about this stepSet up your dumpling folding workstation. You will need a small bowl of water for wetting the dumpling wrappers. To fold dumplings, place a small amount of banana mixture (~3 cubes) in the center of the dumpling. Dampen two sides of the wrapper and fold into a triangle. Place triangle down with the long edge facing you. Wet one corner of the long edge. Using your thumb, indent the long edge of triangle and bring the inside of the two corners together, as if the triangle were bringing its "hands" together. This is called a "praying" dumpling. Repeat until all the banana filling has been used. If you find the wonton wrappers are ripping, try using a smaller amount of filling. Cover wontons with a damp paper towel until ready to cook. All these steps can be done before dinner.
Ask a question about this stepIn a wok, or high sided pot, heat 1 1/2 inches of oil over high heat. When hot, but not smoking, reduce heat to medium and add 8 or so wontons. Fry, turning once or twice to cook evenly, until light brown. Drain with a slotted spoon to a paper towels.
Ask a question about this stepTo serve, arrange dumplings on plates. Dust with five spice powder using a sifter, the way you would confectionary sugar. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
Ask a question about this step1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns Ask a question about this ingredient
1 whole star anise Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Ask a question about this ingredient
In a small skillet, toast Sichuan peppercorns until quite fragrant ~2 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepIn a VERY clean spice grinder, grind all the spices together until they form a very fine powder.
Ask a question about this stepthanks, gignerroot!
Adding this to my fav list!
let me know if you try it! =)
So, did your boyfriend love it or what? I'm positive I would love it.
Oh, he loved it. He got that very dreamy, far-away look in his eyes as he ate them.
As the boyfriend in question, I can confirm that these puppies are completely amazing!
Thanks! =)
Anita is a vegan pastry chef & founder of Electric Blue Baking Co. in Brooklyn.
These sound seriously good!