Dau Lau (New Year’s Dumplings)
1/2 cup frozen shredded coconut, thawed and finely chopped
1/3 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
3 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. toasted sesame seed
1 cup mochiko*
1/2 cup water
1 qt. boiling water
Combine coconut, peanuts, sugar, and sesame seed; set aside.
Moisten flour with the 1/2 cup water to form a stiff dough. Roll dough into 1/2” balls; place in single layer on waxed paper. Drop 6 to 8 balls in boiling water. Cook until dumplings float, then cook for 2 more minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. Repeat until all dumplings are cooked.
To serve, put dumplings into 6 bowls; sprinkle with coconut mixture. Spoon 1 tsp. of the hot cooking water over each serving. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings.
