Yam Abacus Seeds

Instructions

1. Steam the yam till it softened. Use a fork to mash while it is still hot. Add half of the tapioca starch & knead the yam with the starch. Gradually add the starch in a spoonful, till the dough is smooth & no longer sticks to your hand.
2. Roll the dough and break it into small bite-size, use your hand to roll them into a round shape. Use the end of chopsticks to make a dimple in the center before boiling them.
3. Bring water to a boil before adding abacus seeds. When the seed floats, let it simmer for another 1 minute.
4. Transfer the cooked abacus to cold water. After a minute, drain the abacus and coat the abacus with 3 tbsp of cooking oil to prevent sticking.

Frying the abacus

1. Heating up a wok, add 1 tbsp of oil, add in dried shrimp, minced garlic, cuttlefish, stir fry till fragrant.
2. Add in minced meat, black fungus, dried mushrooms, bean curd & seasoning. Lastly, add in abacus and stir fry till combine. Season to taste.
3. Garnish with fried shallots & Chinese parsley.