Makes 75-100 wrappers
1 bag (14 oz) tapioca pearls
1 bag (16 oz) wheat starch
2 cups + 4 tbsp water
1 1/2 - 2 cups boiling water (get some going in your tea kettle)
3-6 tsp vegetable oil
Tortilla press
Soak Tapioca pearls in the water, add 1 cup initially then gradually add in 1/2 cup increments while stirring. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes after the first 1-1/2 cup to review if more is needed. If dry, add more water while stirring. Set aside.
The total amount of water depends on what is necessary to get the pearls soft. When Rosenna and I made these on 12/30/08 we needed 2 cups + 4 tablespoons.
Boil the water.
Add about 1-2 cups of the wheat starch to a bowl and drizzle some of the vegetable oil while stirring. Gradually add the boiling water while you knead the dough. Repeat the process until all of the wheat starch is used.
You might want to use a glove to help with the heat of the boiling water and the stickiness.
Gradually add the softened tapioca pearls to the wheat starch mixture. Knead until the two are thoroughly mixed together and doesn't stick to hands. You may need to add a little oil at this point as well.
Wrap the each side of the tortilla press in plastic wrap so the wrappers do not stick. Lubricate the sides with a little oil. From the dough, form balls relative to the size of wrapper you want. Press the balls in the press to the desired size.
Now they are ready to fill with filling.
Steam for 8 minutes.
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| From Cooking with Rosena |
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| From Cooking with Rosena |
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| From Cooking with Rosena |
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