Chinese New Year 2009
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Chinese New Year is almost over, so I decided it was high time I busted out the package of Lotus Paste Buns that have been sitting in my freezer for months. I tasted these puffy little dumplings once as an appetizer at China Town Express in Morton Grove, and loved them so much I went out and bought a package to make at home. I found these at the now defunct Grand Mart in Niles, but they’re found at many Asian groceries, including the huge Korean markets Super H-Mart and Assi.
The sticky, slightly sweet lotus paste filling is tucked inside stark-white balls of dough that can be devoured in three bites or less. The taste is not unlike white bread stuffed with apple butter, but these are more fun to eat. All you need to do is steam them on the stovetop or nuke ‘em in the microwave for a tasty nibble any time of day.
China Town Express
6121 Dempster St.
Morton Grove, 60053
(847) 967-8822
Super H-Mart
801 Civic Center Drive
Niles, 60714
(847) 581-1212
Assi International Plaza
8901 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Niles, 60714
(847) 470-9450
