How to Make Shou Peach (Traditional Chinese Cuisine)

Shou Peach is one of the traditional Chinese cuisines that signifies longevity and happiness. There are many ways to make Shou Peach, and one of the more common ways is described below.

Material Preparation

Flour 500g

Water 250ml

Sugar 200g

Sesame Seed Moderate

Redcurrant Powder Moderate

Vegetable Oil Moderate

Making Steps

1. Prepare the Dough

Mix the flour and water to form a dough, knead it until smooth, cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 30 minutes.

2. Make the filling

Add the sugar to the pan and heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and turns brown, then add the sesame seeds and toss to coat.

3. Make the peaches

Roll the dough into a thin sheet, cut it into circles with a knife, put the filling in the center of the circle, and pinch the edges upwards to form the shape of a peach. Roll the finished birthday peach in red currant powder to give it a reddish color on the surface.

4. Deep-fry the peaches

Pour vegetable oil into a wok and fry the peaches until golden brown on both sides.

Note

When making the birthday peaches, the filling must be stir-fried evenly to avoid mush.

The temperature of the oil should be moderate when frying the peaches to avoid frying or blurring.

Shou Tao has a lot of fat after frying, so eat in moderation.

Ending

Shou peach is one of the traditional Chinese delicacies, which is easy to make and has a sweet and savory taste. Whether it is for New Year's or festivals, shou peach is one of the essential delicacies. We hope that you can try to make them and enjoy the flavor and good fortune that longevity peaches bring.