Divide the dough into three portions.
The first batch is plain dough.
The second portion was a light purple dough with a little purple sweet potato puree added.
The third portion was a dark purple dough with a lot of purple sweet potato puree.
Roll all three dough balls into cylindrical strips.
Then stack them together and twist them a few times in one direction to form a long strip, similar to the shape of a twisted dough stick.
Then roll them into a three-colored cylindrical strip.
After kneading, cut it into small pieces of about 10 grams each.
Roll the dough into a round sheet with a rolling pin, and the dough sheet will have three colors distributed on it.
Wrap the previously prepared vegetarian tofu filling inside and shape it into small dumplings in the shape of willow leaves.
Willow leaf dumplings are easy to make; they are simply made by pinching the pleats of the dumpling wrapper in reverse, based on the basic crescent-shaped dumpling.
By creating a wave-like shape with contrasting folds, the willow leaf effect is achieved.
While the dumplings were steaming, Qin Yi also prepared a bowl of all-purpose dumpling dipping sauce with chopped green onions, light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, sugar, and chili powder.
Pour a spoonful of hot oil over the chili powder and sizzle. While it's still hot, quickly stir it together.
"Boss, I'm back! What delicious food did you make?"
Qin Yi carried the bamboo steamer directly from the car's kitchen to the guests' dining table.
As soon as the lid was lifted, white steam shot straight up.
After the heat subsided, a sweet, fragrant aroma of noodles gently entered Xia Miaomiao's breathing.
Inside the steamer were dumplings shaped like leaves.
The little steamed dumplings were dressed in dreamy purple gradient clothes.
Because it was steamed, it shimmered with a glistening sheen of oil, making it look incredibly tempting even before you tasted it.
Qin Yi introduced, "This dumpling is called Three-Color Willow Leaf Dumplings. Dumplings means dumplings. The dough is made from steamed purple sweet potatoes mashed into a paste. The filling is homemade tofu filling. Eating a serving of these dumplings in the morning will wrap up all your good luck and blessings, and from now on, everything will go smoothly for you!"
Xia Miaomiao was so surprised that she clenched her little fist and pounded the table, saying, "This is vegetarian food?! Vegetarian food is so beautiful?! Just this dreamy gradient willow leaf shape alone has completely won me over! My beloved chef is overjoyed because of its appearance!"
Xia Miaomiao excitedly stood up with her phone, took pictures from the left and right, and snapped countless photos from various angles.
Qin Yi couldn't stand it anymore and interrupted her, saying, "Stop taking pictures. No matter how beautiful the food is, it's made for you to eat. Steamed dumplings should be eaten while they're hot, to enjoy the warm, delicious taste in your mouth."
"Uh, okay then, I'll eat, I'll eat," Xia Miaomiao edited the photo of the dumplings and immediately posted it on her WeChat Moments, then shared it in every active social group she had, especially the [Shumei Fitness Rights Protection Group]. She even left a message asking everyone to guess who made the dumplings.
Then I realized the dumplings were getting cold and I needed to eat them quickly.
A small, purple willow-leaf dumpling was put into my mouth, and I bit it in half from the middle. The broth inside the filling dripped down uncontrollably.
It's filled with fennel and tofu!
Xia Miaomiao thought the vegetarian filling was particularly fresh and fragrant.
The unique woody aroma of fennel filled my mouth.
Its naturally slightly bitter taste blends perfectly with the sweetness of the corn kernels, creating a layered and complex flavor profile.
The delicious flavors of shiitake mushrooms, fennel, corn kernels, and tofu burst in your mouth, making your mouth water with freshness.
After eating a dumpling, I felt completely refreshed.
Moreover, all the ingredients, including the purple sweet potato dough, are low-fat and healthy foods.
Xia Miaomiao not only gets to enjoy delicious food, but she also feels no guilt after finishing this whole basket, as if her tongue and soul have been nourished.
After finishing a plain steamed dumpling, she dipped it in the dumpling dipping sauce provided by the shop owner.
"Wow! Even the dipping sauce is so delicious! Paired with vegetarian dumplings, it gives off a feeling of Empress Wu Zetian becoming a nun, both vegetarian and spicy!"
"Boss, do you have any small boxes? Can I take this dipping sauce to go? It would be amazing with noodles at lunchtime!"
Xia Miaomiao slurped her chopsticks vigorously, trying to finish off every last bit of the flavorful dipping sauce. Such delicious food shouldn't be wasted!
Qin Yi frowned as she looked at the seemingly polite customer. If she weren't the only customer there, people would definitely think she was a shill hired by the restaurant, as her every move was exaggerated.
"I'll make you another bowl to take away. Your little bit is dirty and it's not hygienic to leave it until noon. I'll also add some white sesame seeds to the dipping sauce, and pour hot oil over it to make it even more fragrant. It'll be perfect for mixing with noodles."
Xia Miaomiao was so moved that she almost cried.
At this moment, the distant sky gradually glowed with a soft orange light, and the sun peeked out from behind the thick clouds.
The warm morning sun shone brightly on the signboard of Suiyuan Vegetarian Restaurant.
Qingyuan Temple is truly efficacious! I ran into the barbecue stall owner I'd been longing for as soon as I stepped out of the temple gate.
I cooked her the best vegetarian meal she's ever had in the world.
After you finish eating, you can even pack up the best dipping sauce in the world.
I'm so happy I could faint...
She quickly stood up and bowed three times in the direction of Qingyuan Temple.
Qin Yi just happened to come out with the packaged dipping sauce.
"Oh my god! I can't accept this!" Qin Yi quickly stepped aside and spun around, placing the packed box steadily on the table.
Xia Miaomiao bowed so low she almost knelt before the boss, blushing with embarrassment as she apologized, "I'm sorry, boss, I was just too excited. It's true what they say, sincerity moves mountains! I feel like everything is starting to go in a good direction."
"Positive thoughts and a virtuous cycle are important. Young people today face too much pressure from studying and working. Getting in touch with nature from time to time is a very good way to relieve stress."
"Mmm~!" Xia Miaomiao nodded vigorously. "It's a pity I have to go to work at 10 o'clock tomorrow and don't have the energy to climb Ziyun Mountain again. Otherwise, I would definitely come here for another meal. This vegetarian meal can be included in my culinary memories for the rest of my life."
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Xia Miaomiao, a working professional, offered a price she considered very worthwhile.
She even felt that true gourmet food cannot be measured by price; the effort a chef puts in and the warmth of being healed by food are priceless.
After leaving Qingyuan Temple, Xia Miaomiao walked for a while before turning on her phone again.
My friends and colleagues who got up early all asked where I had this vegetarian meal, saying it was absolutely delicious.
After she added a location, her friend joked: "This stuff is only found in temples; ordinary people can't even smell it. Is this a new kind of Buddhist-style stress relief? I'm going to try it next week."
Upon hearing this sigh, Xia Miaomiao suddenly seemed to remember something, jumped up from the spot, and frantically slapped her thighs.
Oh dear! My thigh is going to break from all that slapping!
I wonder if the owner will still be setting up his stall here next week! I was so excited scrolling through my WeChat Moments showing off that I completely forgot about it!
We've already gone halfway down the mountain, and I'm too exhausted to walk back. What should we do?
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