Sweet Mung Bean Dumplings in Ginger Sauce

• 100 g (3½ oz) ginger, sliced into slivers
• 750 g (1

To make the ginger sauce, add 1 litre (35 fl oz/4 cups) water, ginger and sugar to a saucepan over high heat. Stir to dissolve the sugar while bringing to the boil, then reduce the heat to a slow simmer and cook for 30 minutes. Strain the ginger from the sauce and reserve for later use, then allow the sauce to cool.

To make the dumpling dough, sieve the rice flour and a pinch of salt in