Electric Cooker Version of Old-Fashioned Taiwanese Meat Dumplings

Craving those old-fashioned meat dumplings from the night market? No need to go out! You can steam crystal-clear, chewy, and delicious meat dumplings at home with just an electric cooker! Ingredients: Wrapper: Rice flour 100g, Tapioca starch (or sweet potato starch) 30g, Water 350ml, a pinch of salt Filling: Minced pork 150g, Diced bamboo shoots (or water chestnuts) 50g, minced garlic a little Seasoning: Soy sauce 1 tsp, Five-spice powder a little, White pepper powder a little, Sugar a little Steps: Mix the Filling: Combine minced pork with diced bamboo shoots, minced garlic, and all filling seasonings. Stir in one direction until sticky. Divide into small balls and set aside. Prepare the Batter: In a bowl, mix rice flour, tapioca starch, salt, and water until smooth. Strain to remove any lumps. Partially Cook the Batter (Key Step): Pour the batter into a pot and heat over low heat (or microwave for a few seconds), stirring constantly until the batter thickens and becomes a translucent paste. Then, remove from heat. Assemble the Dumplings: Lightly grease small bowls or dishes. Pour a layer of batter, place a ball of filling in the center, and cover with another layer of batter to enclose the filling. Steam in the Electric Cooker: Place the assembled dumplings in the electric cooker. Add 1.5 cups of water to the outer pot and press the start button. Once it pops, let it steam for 10 minutes until the wrappers are translucent. Serve with sweet chili sauce or garlic soy sauce for an amazing taste!