Radish Glutinous Dumplings (萝卜粄)

My grandma used to make the best radish dumplings!
The sweetness of radish combined with the taste of sea (dried shrimp).
Even better, dip it in chili sauce!
I'll definitely have to try this out to see how close I can mimic the taste from my childhood.

I wish I had written down all the recipe of her popular dishes....

Recipe
Dough:
1. glutinous rice flour (糯米粉) - 300g
2. plain flour （面粉）- 50g
3. warm water - 130ml
4. cooking oil - 1 tbsp

Filling:
1. sweet turnip / jicama (沙葛) - 500g
2. dried shrimps (虾米) - 100g
3. salt - a pinch
4. pepper - a pinch

(Optional) use banana leaf for each dumpling to prevent sticking to the steamer when steaming

Method:
1) Peel the sweet turnip. Grated into fine slices and squeeze to remove excessive juice. Put aside for later.

2) To make the filling, heat up 2 tbsp of oil to saute dried shrimps till fragrant. Add in grated sweet turnip, season with salt and pepper. Stir fry until aromatic or cooked. Remove and leave to cool.

3) To make the dough, mix glutinous rice flour and plain flour. Combine with cooking oil, mix well, and then pour in warm water. Knead to form a smooth dough. Rest dough for 30 minutes.

4) Divide dough into small portions. Wrap each with enough filling and form into dumpling shape. Place each on a piece of banana leaf. Arrange, and steam over medium heat for 10 minutes till cooked through. Remove, ready to serve.