MEE KU
Ingredient
- 300 g superfine cake flour
- 80 g sugar
- 1 tbsp shortening
- 1 1/4 tsp instant Yeast
- 150-170 ml water
Method
- Mix all ingredients in a big bowl except water.
- Combine till well mixed and add water slowly slowly bit by bit
- Knead until the dough smooth does not stick to your hand.
- Lastly add in shortening continue to knead till smooth and set aside, allow to proof until doubles.
- This normally takes around 30-40 minutes.
- After doubles lightly press it and if it bounce back after pressing ..then it's ready.
- Divide the dough @ 100 g each and make it into the round shape.
- Allow to proof for 20-30 minutes or till double before steaming.
- Prepare the steamer and steam for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Apply the pink food coloring on it or design the pattern using pink colour according to own preference.
- Place the steamer tray on the steamer and allow it to steam for 20-25 minutes with high heat. Please do not open the steamer cover till at least 20 minutes. this will reduce or minimize shrinkage.
- Open the steamer cover slightly to release the heat for few minutes.
- Let it stand for another few minutes before removing the cover. With this, the mee ku will not shrink after cooling down
