New Foods

[ysabetwordsmith]

Today I got to try a couple of new things.  The steamed dumplings were tasty, but probably won't outcompete other offerings.  The lychee smoothie is awesome.  It basically tastes like liquid lychee, a fruit I already like.  (If you haven't tried them, lychees have a melon flavor similar to honeydew with a floral, almost rosy note.)  I definitely want to have this again.  It will be very nice for warm weather! 

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[redsixwing]

Lychee smoothie! :o

I'm unreasonably fond of dumplings in almost any form, so that sounds delicious. Glad you got to try some new things!

Yes ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

I love most types of dumplings too, and often order them at a sushi restaurant or for dim sum. Similarly, I loved the steamed buns filled with pulled pork that are available at most Asian festivals. :D And pierogies on the Polish side.

One of the desserts I invented is Berry Sweet Dumplings. Dump a baggie of frozen berries into a crockpot. Add a little sugar and whatever spice you want; I usually put cinnamon, ginger, or apple pie spice. Cover and wait for them to boil. When the berries are bubbling, mix a small batch of dumpling batter, add a little extra sugar and a different spice, then blob them on top of the berries. Wait about 20 minutes and they're done. :D

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[redsixwing]

>>One of the desserts I invented is Berry Sweet Dumplings.<<

Mmmm. I may have to try that. *drool*

Star found a fan-made recipe for chimi-cherry-changas, which are exactly what they sound like - chimichangas full of cherries and sweet cream cheese.

Re: Yes ...

[ysabetwordsmith]

Go for it. Berry Sweet Dumplings are delicious, forgiving, and flexible. You can sweeten them as much or as little as you like. Most kinds of fruit will work -- if you'd put it in a pie, you can usually crock it like this. The main difference is if you start with raw crunchy fruit like apples, they take longer to cook. I usually make it with either frozen berries, or homemade frozen pear pie filling, so by the time it boils the fruit is tender.