Friday, May 27, 2011

Black Sesame Sweet Rice Dumplings 2 Ways (Guest Post on Fork Spoon Knife)

Making Black Sesame Rice Dumpling Skewers
Just as starting a food blog 2 years ago introduced me to friends around the globe, joining Twitter this year has enriched my life with even more talented, caring, and equally food-obsessed pals. Asha of Fork Spoon Knife was one of the first among these new friends. Her warm and cheerful spirit, exciting recipes, and wonderful photography were irresistible from the start. When she then invited me to contribute to the celebration of her 3-year blog anniversary, of course I said yes right away! Though the party's theme was Street Food, Asha let me share a Chinese dessert that is traditionally a soup, but which I made more "street-savvy" by borrowing an idea from our Japanese neighbors. Please stop by Asha's site to wish her a happy anniversary and read all about my Black Sesame Sweet Rice Dumplings. If you're in a rush and just want to grab the recipe, you can also find it here.
Dango-Style Black Sesame Rice Dumpling Skewers
I'm also submitting these skewers to Get Grillin’ with Family Fresh Cooking and Cookin’ Canuck, sponsored by Ile de France Cheese, Rösle, Emile Henry, ManPans and Rouxbe.
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Posted by Xiaolu at 10:30 AM
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26 comments:

  1. Asha @ FSKMay 27, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Hey Xiaolu,

    Thanks again for celebrating with me and sharing these dumplings of love on my blog! :) Gonna make them soon..

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  2. Maris (In Good Taste)May 27, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    These look so good.Our blogs have enriched our lives in so may wonderful and delicious ways!

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  3. JoanneMay 27, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Those look super delicious Xiaolu! I am off to check them out!

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  4. Rosa's Yummy YumsMay 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    A lovely guest post! Those look so good.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  5. warmvanillasugarMay 27, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    These truly look fabulous. Beautiful!

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  6. Indie.TeaMay 27, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Oo, those look delicious!

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  7. mycookinghutMay 27, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Lovely!! I will hop over to check ur guest post!

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  8. freeeatsfood.comMay 27, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    What darling little dumplings. I can't wait to give them a try. Heading over to see the recipe now!

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  9. IlkeMay 27, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Great little dumplings! I will go check your guest post but first : I love your apron :)

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  10. chefpandita.comMay 27, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    These look so good! are they mochi balls? I'm going over to your friend's blog to check out this recipe :) xoxo

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  11. Tanvi@Sinfully SpicyMay 28, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    I love youe model friend's apron & the dumplings look so full and yummy.I m off to check your guest post now!

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  12. JuniaMay 28, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    i love mochi rice cake! working with sticky rice flour is pretty difficult, kudos to you! korean ppl eat so many different types of rice cakes too! :)

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  13. elleMay 28, 2011 at 4:12 AM

    These are fun to make, neh? I can appreciate both sauces (the danko with sweet soy sauce) or the Ginger Sauce. I really love the smell of raw rice flour (I know I'm a dork like that).... But 団子 is my favorite. Have you had Bocchan Dango? I like them all really, Kinako, Goma isn't it fabulous when you can get a taste of the charred (sp)? Teppanyaki.... nomers!!! Have a fab weekend dahling!

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  14. Angie's RecipesMay 28, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Rice dumplings on a stick! wow that's just creative!

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  15. Cooking GalleryMay 28, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    The dumplings look super delicious! I like the idea of placing them in skewers, very clever...:D)!

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  16. RFRMay 28, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    thanks for sharing this site! It's not often I want to lick my monitor, but in this case...They look so so delish!! How is your baking business going from home? I wish you many many orders!!! the options are overwhelming!

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  17. The Harried CookMay 28, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Incredible looking dumplings! :) and I know exactly what you mean - i have met so many wonderful people since I started my blog 3 months ago. Thanks for sharing. Will head over to Asha's blog now :)

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  18. Alicia (Sweet-a-Licious)May 29, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    mmm deliciousness!

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  19. Kulsum@JourneyKitchenMay 29, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I have already read the post and wanted to stop by here and let you know how much I loved it! Great photos and idea!

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  20. XiaoluMay 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Thanks, my friends!

    Elle - nope I haven't even tried real dango! So much for me to try out =D

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  21. Tastes of Home (Jen)May 29, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Creative and lovely idea to serve tang yuan on sticks :D Love the differently styled shots this time as well!

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  22. MichelleMay 29, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    oooo it's the first time i've seen grilled tang yuans! so interesting. have u eaten the ones that are filled with black sesame and rolled in crushed peanut powder? they are served in quite a no of my local chinese restaurants. (:

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  23. Ms. LollipopMay 29, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    Great post. And I like the shirt the person is wearing in the second photo- may I ask where the shirt was purchased?

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  24. Aldy @ Al Dente GourmetMay 29, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Oooh, What a gorgeous-tasty-looking post!

    Cheers,

    Aldy.

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  25. marlaJune 6, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Xialou, these dumplings would be perfect for the appetizer portion of the Get Grillin' event I am hosting with Cookin' Canuck. Please submit this and any two others if you wish :)

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  26. eatme_deliciousJuly 5, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    What cute little dumplings! The grilled version looks especially delicious.

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