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Chinese Steamed Rice Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 12 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This traditional Chinese Steamed Rice Cake is a soft, mildly sweet and fluffy delicacy made from fermented rice batter. Perfect as a light snack or breakfast, it combines simple ingredients like rice, sugar, and yeast to create a delightful steamed cake with a tender texture and subtle sweetness. The fermentation process enhances its flavor and gives it a unique airy structure.

Ingredients

Rice Cake Batter

  • 2 cups Ponni rice (or any short-grain rice)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons dry yeast
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed for batter consistency
  • Oil for greasing the pan

Instructions

  1. Soak and Drain Rice: Wash the rice thoroughly and soak it in water overnight to soften, then drain completely.
  2. Grind Rice to Smooth Batter: Transfer the soaked rice to a blender and grind until you achieve a very smooth batter, adding water gradually as needed to reach a liquid but thick consistency.
  3. Add Sugar and Re-blend: Add the sugar to the batter and blend again to fully integrate the sugar and achieve a very smooth texture.
  4. Add Salt and Yeast: Mix in salt to taste and sprinkle the dry yeast over the batter, then whisk well to combine evenly.
  5. Ferment Batter: Cover the batter and let it ferment at room temperature for about 2 hours until it rises and shows bubbles, indicating active fermentation.
  6. Prepare Steaming Pan: Lightly grease a flat steaming pan with a little oil to prevent sticking.
  7. Steam the Batter: Pour the fermented batter into the greased pan and steam it for 25 to 30 minutes over boiling water until set and cooked through.
  8. Cool and Slice: Carefully remove the steamed rice cake from the steamer and let it cool for about 5 minutes to firm up.
  9. Serve: Slice the cooled rice cake into desired shapes and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use freshly activated yeast for best fermentation results.
  • The fermentation step is crucial for the texture; avoid skipping it.
  • Steaming time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the batter in the pan.
  • You can flavor the rice cake with pandan or vanilla essence if desired for variation.
  • Serve as a snack, breakfast item, or part of a dim sum meal.
  • Prep Time: 12 hours (includes soaking rice overnight and 2 hours fermentation)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/chinese-steamed-rice-cake-recipe/