Bergydimsum6steamedsweetbeanbuns Recipes

SWEET HEAT BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cook the bacon in a large ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven until the fat is rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 7 minutes, then set aside to drain on a paper towel. Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the beans, molasses, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, 1/4 cup water and salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine well. Let the mixture simmer for a minute or so. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake, uncovered, until the beans are very tender and dark and the sauce is thick, 1 1 /2 to 2 hours.
• Transfer to a serving dish and top with Candied Jalapenos and bits of bacon.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Thinly slice the jalapenos and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
• Combine the brown sugar, granulated garlic, mustard, cayenne pepper and salt in a small bowl. Brush the slices of jalapeno with the olive oil. Sprinkle the sugar and spice mixture over the top. Bake until the jalapenos are crispy, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool.

BERGY DIM SUM #6 STEAMED SWEET BEAN BUNS

Steps:

• --------Instructionsfor dough----------.
• Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl add sugar and mix, rub in the lard with your fingertips until evenly distributed.
• Add water and vinegar together and knead until a fairly soft dough.
• Shape into a ball and let it rest, covered, for 30 minutes.
• ----------Tomake the buns-----------.
• Divide the dough into10 portions.
• Mould each into a smooth ball.
• Roll each out on a lightly floured surface to a circle about 4 inches across.
• Put a heaping teasp of filling in the centre and gather the edges inward, folding and pleating to make a neat join.
• Twist dough to seal.
• Put each bun, join downwards, on a piece of bakers paper, lightly greased with sesame seed oil,in a steamer.
• Cover and steam for 20 min utes.
• Serve warm.
• (The cooked buns can be refrigerated overnight and reheated by steaming 3 minutes before serving).
• -------------Filling------------:The filling for this recipe is simply a teaspoon full of the prepared sweet bean paste.
• There will be other fillings for this dough in further Dim Sum recipe suggestions.

SWEET AND SMOKY BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a heavy pot, cook the bacon over medium heat to render the fat, about 5 minutes. Discard all but 2 tablespoons fat.
• Add the onion, pepper, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, molasses, barbecue sauce, ketchup, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustards, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Simmer the beans, uncovered, until rich and thickly flavored, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Alternatively, place the baked beans in a deep baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Add salt, pepper, or any other ingredient to taste.

BERGY DIM SUM #5, STEAMED SHRIMP DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Sift flour and salt into a bowl of mixer fitted with the dough paddle and quickly add the boiling water.
• Mix until springy.
• When cool enough to touch, knead a few times on an oiled surface.
• If you do not have a mixer, after you have added the water to the flour/salt work the dough with the handle of a wooden spoon until it is cool enough to knead by hand.
• Then knead on an oiled surface until springy.
• Cover with a damp cloth and set aside.
• Mix shrimp, water chestnuts, soy sauce,sugar and cornstarch with your fingers until sticky.
• Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Roll the dough out into a long sausage and cut off pieces (approx 14" long and into 16 pieces).
• Roll out each piece into a thin round.
• Place a teaspoon of the filling on each round and pinch the edges together (press with a fork to decorate the edges).
• Oil your steamer and place the dumplings in it and steam over high heat for 8-9 minutes.
• Serve with a spicy chili sauce or soy mixed with hot mustard.

INSTANT POT BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Add beans, water, and salt to your Instant Pot. Cook on MANUAL using high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release.
• Remove the lid and pour the beans into a strainer, rinse with cold water and set aside.
• Set Instant Pot to SAUTE and heat the bacon until it starts to brown. Drain some of the grease, then add the onions and cook until tender.
• Turn the Instant Pot off and add ketchup, BBQ sauce, Chiles, Syrup, and mustard. Stir, making sure to scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the beans back into the Instant Pot and stir until completely combined.
• Replace the lid, turn the steam valve to SEALING and cook on MANUAL for 15 minutes. Naturally release the pressure and stir before serving.

HEARTY BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

SWEET AND SPICY BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in half the onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions and bacon. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.

RED BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Drain the beans through a strainer set over a bowl. Place the beans in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Measure the soaking water in the bowl, and add enough water to it to measure 2 1/2 quarts. Add this to the pot with the beans, turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle boil. Skim off any foam and/or bean skins.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add the onions, carrots and peppers. Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 2 of the garlic cloves and continue to cook for another minute or so, until the garlic is fragrant. Season to taste with salt, add another tablespoon of oil and add the paprika. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes, until the vegetables are well coated with paprika and the mixture is aromatic. Add a ladleful of simmering water from the beans to the pan, stir with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to deglaze, then stir this mixture into the beans. Add the tomato paste and bay leaf, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
• Add the oregano, the remaining garlic cloves, salt to taste, cayenne, vinegar and sugar, and continue to simmer for another hour. The beans should be thoroughly tender and the broth thick and fragrant. Taste and adjust salt, and add more cayenne if desired. For a thicker stew, strain out 1 heaped cup of beans with a little liquid and purée. Stir back into the stew.
• Just before serving, stir in the parsley. Serve over noodles or thick slices of country bread, topping each portion with a large dollop of drained yogurt.