How To Hakka Abacus Bead/Seeds 客家算盘子 Recipe

 Today I’ll be sharing with you one of my childhood favourites. My grandmother would often make this dish on special occasions, in particular during the Lunar New Year. Hakka Abacus Beads (客家算盘子) is a traditional Hakka dish that is made with taro/yam. The ingredients used are similar to that of Gnocchi, but instead of potato, we use taro/yam! Growing up, we were told that much like the name, each “bead” is meant to signify prosperity and wealth. You can prepare the “beads” in a variety of ways, but in this recipe, I’ll be showing you how to prepare it the way my grandmother did! How To Make Hakka Abacus Beads (QQ Texture) About 790 to 800 grams Peeled Taro/Yam, cubes 2 Large Shallots, peeled & sliced 1/2 tsp Sea Salt 1 Tbsp Peanut or…