Pumpkin pie is a Chinese pastry that many people love. Especially during the season when pumpkins are on the market in large quantities, they are easier to make and the cost is relatively lower. So, one way to make pumpkin pie is steaming, and the other way is to fry it. Steaming is relatively healthier and more popular. What should you do if you have leftover pumpkin pie? How to store pumpkin pie?

If you need to save the uneaten pumpkin pie, it is best to put the cooked pumpkin pie in a lunch box, or use Place on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Pumpkin cake that has not yet been cooked can be placed in a plastic bag and stored in the freezer of the refrigerator.

Folding method 1

1. Wash the pumpkin, peel and remove the flesh, cut into thin slices, and heat it in a microwave over high heat for about 10 minutes (you can use chopsticks to poke it to determine whether the pumpkin is cooked) ). If you don't have a microwave, use a steamer. Cut the pumpkin into small pieces, put it on the steamer and steam it over water, then take it out;

2. While the pumpkin is hot, crush it with a spoon into pumpkin puree, and add glutinous rice flour (the amount of glutinous rice flour added is The dough should be non-sticky (no need to add additional water) and knead into a ball, then add a small spoonful of cooking oil, knead evenly, cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise for 15 minutes;

3. Take an egg-sized dough Make the dough into a round shape and flatten it. Wrap it with an appropriate amount of red bean filling. Pinch it tightly and gently shape it into a round shape and then flatten it into a small round cake. Repeat this until all the dough and fillings are used up;

4. Dip both sides of the prepared pumpkin pie into white sesame seeds;

5. Pour a little oil into the pan and heat. When hot, add the pumpkin pie and fry over medium-low heat until both sides are golden brown.

Folding method two

Ingredients: pumpkin, milk, bean paste, glutinous rice flour, dried fruits

Steps:

1. Remove the pumpkin Peel, cut into chunks, cook and mash, being careful not to add too much water.

2. Add glutinous rice flour and a small amount of milk, and knead it into a dough. It is better to knead it dry. You can also add a small amount of cooking oil to the dough to make the finished product look shiny.

3. In fact, everyone can see that the above two steps of making pumpkin pie are the same as making small pumpkins, but this step is processed differently: directly flatten the pumpkin dough and fry it, and it is ready. Pumpkin pie.

4. Use toothpicks or other similar tools to press patterns on the pumpkin pie; you can also decorate the top of the pumpkin pie with wolfberries or raisins.

Comments: Because the pumpkin cake is fried, it tastes fragrant, sweet, and chewy. It is very suitable for having one or two pieces during afternoon tea. In comparison, small pumpkins will appear lighter.