Chinese Rice Cake

Chinese Rice Cake, known as 'Nian Gao', is a delightful vegetarian dessert made from glutinous rice flour, providing a chewy texture and subtly sweet flavor. This dish is often enjoyed during festivals and is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 200 grams
• Water - 150 ml
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Coconut milk - 100 ml
• Red bean paste - 50 grams
• Sesame seeds - 2 tablespoons
• Vegetable oil - for greasing

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water to form a smooth batter.
2. Stir in the coconut milk until fully incorporated.
3. Grease a steaming dish or a round cake pan with vegetable oil.
4. Pour half of the rice cake batter into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.
5. Drop spoonfuls of red bean paste onto the batter, then cover with the remaining rice cake batter.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added flavor.
7. Set up a steamer over boiling water, and place the dish inside the steamer.
8. Cover and steam for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cake is firm to the touch.
9. Remove from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature, cutting into slices.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 15 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates, providing energy.
• Contains coconut milk, which may support heart health.

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