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Name: Authentic Yam Abacus Seeds Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Singapore
Ingredients: *For the Yam Dumplings (Abacus Seeds):**; 400g yam (taro), peeled and sliced; 100g tapioca starch; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for the dough); Water for boiling; *For the Stir-Fry:**; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small shallot, thinly sliced; 100g shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced (reserve soaking water); 50g black fungus (wood ear mushrooms), soaked and sliced; 100g firm tofu, diced small; 50g chives, cut into 1-inch lengths; *For the Sauce:**; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 100ml reserved mushroom soaking water (or plain water); 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

Yam Abacus Seeds

🇸🇬 Singapore

Southeast Asia

Chewy, hand-rolled yam dumplings stir-fried with mushrooms, black fungus, and a flavorful sauce.

Vegetarian

Stir-fry

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