Kok Chai (Mini Peanut Puffs) - 脆油角仔

2015 CNY SPECIAL - Yes, I am excited on the coming CNY, the most important festival in Chinese calendar! My kitchen suddenly is piled high with many ingredients to prepare for its coming - home making some of the laboring bite size festive snacks are simultaneously fulfilling, a fun way to welcoming this day!

... Happy CNY!


~ Kok Chai (Mini Peanut Puffs) ~

Ingredients:

Puffs dough:
300 g flour, sifted
125 g corn oil
50 g water

Peanut fillings:
300 g roasted peanuts, finely pounded
100 g sugar
30 g toasted sesame seeds

Methods:
1. Prepare the peanut fillings and set aside.
2. Put flour in a mixing bowl, make a well and add the oil to form a dough.
3. Slowly add in the water and knead to a more smoother and softer dough. 
4. Do not add in all the water at once. Add in half, knead and add a little water when needed.
5. Flatten the dough with a rolling pin and mould it with a round ring. 
6. Place it over a puff cutter, put in the peanut fillings in the middle then press the cutter and slowly take it out.
7. Seal the edges gently and pinch it using your fingers, fold to get the lace prints on the edges.
8. Deep fry until golden brown.






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