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Chinese Rice Cake Recipe

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Description

Chinese rice cake or nian gao is a traditional Chinese dessert made of glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water. It has a sticky and chewy texture with a sweet taste. This cake is usually served during Chinese New Year as it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 10 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 1 hour.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups glutinous rice flour
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Parchment paper

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together rice flour, water, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the brown sugar with 1/4 cup of water over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Slowly pour the sugar mixture into the rice flour mixture while whisking constantly until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch round cake pan lined with parchment paper.
  5. Steam the cake for approximately 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Remove the cake from the steamer and let it cool completely before cutting into slices.

Notes

It is important to use glutinous rice flour for this recipe as it gives the cake its signature chewy texture. If you cannot find brown sugar, you can use white sugar instead. You can also add shredded coconut or red bean paste to the batter for added flavor.

Nutrition Info

  • Calories: 160
  • Total Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 16g
  • Protein: 2g

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the cake pan is greased and lined with parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Do not overmix the batter as it may become tough and rubbery.
  • Make sure the steamer is hot before placing the cake in it to ensure even cooking.
  • You can store the leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Enjoy the delicious and traditional Chinese rice cake with your loved ones during Chinese New Year or any time of the year!


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