How to make mountain vermicelli dumplings
Shanfenyuanzi is a traditional Chinese dessert, especially popular in the south. It uses mountain starch (fern root powder or arrowroot powder) as the main raw material and has a chewy texture. It can be eaten with sugar water or coconut milk to cool down and relieve the heat. The following are detailed practices and precautions.
1. Material preparation

| Material | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Mountain powder (fern root powder or arrowroot powder) | 200g |
| clear water | 500ml |
| white sugar | 50g (can be adjusted according to taste) |
| Coconut milk or brown sugar water | Appropriate amount (for seasoning) |
2. Production steps
1.Mix mountain flour and water: Pour mountain starch and water into the pot, stir evenly and make sure there are no particles.
2.Heat and stir: Turn on medium-low heat and stir while heating until the mixture becomes transparent and thick.
3.Add sugar: After the mountain flour paste is formed, add sugar and continue stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4.Cooling and shaping: Pour the cooked mountain flour paste into a mold or a flat plate, let it cool to room temperature, then put it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
5.Cut into pieces and eat: Cut the solidified mountain flour paste into small pieces, add coconut milk or brown sugar water and serve.
3. Precautions
| Things to note | Description |
|---|---|
| Stir evenly | Avoid clumping of mountain flour paste, which will affect the taste. |
| Fire control | Heat over medium-low heat to avoid burning the bottom. |
| Refrigeration time | At least 1 hour to ensure that the mountain vermicelli balls are completely set. |
4. Frequently Asked Questions
1.Can mountain flour be replaced with other flour?You can try using tapioca or sweet potato flour, but the texture will be slightly different.
2.How long can mountain vermicelli dumplings be kept?It is recommended to keep it refrigerated for no more than 2 days to avoid deterioration.
3.How to make mountain rice dumplings more elastic?You can add a small amount of glutinous rice flour to the mountain flour paste to increase elasticity.
5. Summary
Mountain vermicelli dumplings are easy to make and have a refreshing taste. They are a great way to cool down in summer. By adjusting the sugar content and ingredients, different tastes can be catered for. I hope this tutorial can help you make delicious mountain vermicelli dumplings easily!
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