How to cook Chao Shou
Chao Shou is one of the traditional Chinese delicacies, especially Sichuan red oil Chao Shou. Whether served for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Chao Shou can satisfy the taste needs of different people. This article will introduce in detail how to cook Chao Shou, including ingredient preparation, cooking steps and answers to frequently asked questions, to help you make delicious Chao Shou easily.
1. Food preparation

The first step in cooking Chao Shou is to prepare the required ingredients. Here is a list of basic ingredients for making Chao Shou:
| Ingredients | Dosage | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| hand leather | Appropriate amount | Can be made or purchased ready-made |
| Pork stuffing | 200g | The recommended fat-to-thin ratio is 3:7 |
| Shrimp | 50g | Optional, adds umami flavor |
| minced ginger | 1 teaspoon | Remove fishy smell and improve fragrance |
| chopped green onion | Appropriate amount | for decoration |
| salt | 1/2 teaspoon | seasoning |
| light soy sauce | 1 tablespoon | seasoning |
| sesame oil | 1 teaspoon | increase fragrance |
| Essence of Chicken | A little | Optional |
2. Cooking steps
After preparing the ingredients, the next step is to cook. Here are detailed step-by-step instructions:
| steps | Operation | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chop the pork filling and shrimp, add ginger, salt, light soy sauce, sesame oil and chicken essence, stir evenly. | Stir in one direction to make the filling more elastic. |
| 2 | Take a piece of dough, add an appropriate amount of filling, fold it in half into a triangle, and pinch the two corners together. | The filling should not be too much to avoid overcooking. |
| 3 | Add water to the pot and bring to a boil, add a spatula, and stir gently to prevent sticking. | After the water boils, turn to medium heat to avoid overcooking. |
| 4 | Cook until it floats, then cook for another 1-2 minutes and take it out. | The cooking time can be adjusted according to personal preference. |
| 5 | Take out the noodles, sprinkle with chopped green onion, drizzle with red oil or stock and serve. | The spiciness of red oil can be adjusted according to taste. |
3. Frequently Asked Questions
During the cooking process, you may encounter some problems. The following are common problems and solutions:
| question | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Boiled hand skin | Too much stuffing or too much heat | Reduce the filling and control the heat. |
| Sticking the pan with your hands | Not stirred in time | After adding to the pot, stir gently. |
| The filling tastes bland | Not enough seasoning | Increase the amount of salt or light soy sauce. |
| The hand does not float | Undercooked | Extend cooking time. |
4. Tips
1.The choice of hand leather: If you have plenty of time, you can make your own hand-made leather, which will taste better; if you are short on time, buying ready-made hand-made leather is also a good choice.
2.Variety of fillings: In addition to pork filling, you can also try beef filling, chicken filling or vegan filling to meet different taste needs.
3.Choice of soup base: The red oil soup is suitable for people who like spicy food, while the clear soup soup is more suitable for people with light taste.
4.Storage method: If you pack a lot of rice dumplings at one time, you can put them in the refrigerator to freeze and cook them directly next time.
Through the above steps and techniques, I believe you will be able to cook delicious Chao Shou. Whether it's a family dinner or a solo meal, it's a simple and delicious dish. Come and try it!
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