Will Chives Boxes Harden When Cooling? Learn 3 Techniques to Achieve a Soft and Thin Crust

Introduction: Chives Box with Cold Water or Hot Water and Dough? Learn the Techniques, the Crust Will Be Thin and Soft Even After Cooling

In early spring, chives are very delicious at this time, we must not miss eating chives, chives can withstand various cooking methods, such as stir-frying, pancakes, and making dumplings, and each different cooking method can bring different flavors. Among the many ways to cook chives, pairing with eggs is the most numerous. The combination of chives and eggs can make all kinds of delicious food, and chives box is a classic one. Before, I didn’t know how to make chives box, and every time I saw chives box sold on the street, I couldn’t help but buy some to try. But after learning how to make it myself, I never bought it again. It’s actually very simple to make chives box. Regarding the fact that it becomes hard when it cools down, everyone just needs to master the techniques in it, and the texture of the chives box will be very good. Let's learn together.

The method of Chives Box:

Ingredients:400g wheat flour, 40g cold water, 200g hot water, 1 bunch of chives, 3 eggs, 10g oyster sauce, appropriate amount of fragrant oil, appropriate amount of five-spice powder;

Making process:First step, put the flour into the dough bowl, first pour 200g of hot water into it and stir into a slurry, then add 40g of cold water, use your hands to knead into a smooth dough, cover with a plastic film and let it stand for 20 minutes;

Second step, during this process, process the filling, after washing and drying the chives, drain the water, crack 3 eggs into a bowl, add a little rice wine and beat it, then add appropriate amount of oil to the pot, heat it up and pour the egg liquid into the pot, quickly spread it with a spatula, cook it, and then take it out;

Third step, drain the water of the chives, cut them into fine shreds, mix them with the cooked eggs, add oyster sauce, salt and five-spice powder for seasoning, then mix them evenly, and then add appropriate amount of fragrant oil, mix the filling fully;

Fourth step, at this time, move the dough that has stood for 20 minutes to the cutting board, knead and shape it into a long strip, divide it into small and uniform dough pieces, then roll them into chives boxes, put appropriate amount of filling in them, then fold them, tighten the edges, and press patterns with a fork on the edges;

Fifth step, after making all the chives boxes with this method, brush appropriate amount of edible oil on the electric pancake pan, put the chives boxes in, and start to slowly fry over low heat. When the chives boxes are golden brown on one side, flip and continue frying until both sides are golden brown and ready to take out.

Editor's summary:When chives are fresh and delicious, don’t miss eating chives, no matter how they are made, chives are delicious, and chives are not only delicious in taste, but also have a rich value. It’s beneficial for the stomach and intestines if you eat it appropriately, whether adults or children will have a good effect. Of course, to make chives box with good texture, you need to master the techniques in it. When making chives box, you can also match with vermicelli, shrimp skin and other ingredients according to your personal preference, which will have a richer taste and higher nutritional value.

Cooking tips:

1. Should chives box use cold water or hot water and dough? If you make it wrong, it will appear hard when it cools down. The correct method is to first use 80°C hot water to pour into it and stir into a slurry, then use a little cold water and dough. This is called half-boiled dough, which makes the chives box crust soft and not hard;

2. Chives are prone to water, so after washing and drying, the water must be drained, and after all the ingredients are prepared, cut them into shreds, which can reduce water output. In addition, mix chives shreds with a little fragrant oil or edible oil, which can form an oil layer on chives shreds to prevent water output;

3. When frying chives box, you can use electric pancake pan or skillet, pay attention to low heat and slow frying.

Master these 3 techniques, the chives box crust will be thin and soft, fragrant and delicious. If you think the method of making chives box is good, you are welcome to collect it and learn how to make it!