Gluten-Free Mooncakes

These gluten-free mooncakes combine a sweet red bean paste filling with a delicate, tender crust made from rice flour and coconut milk. Perfect for enjoying during the Mid-Autumn Festival or any time you crave a unique treat.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 100g
• Coconut milk - 60ml
• Sugar - 30g
• Red bean paste - 100g
• Vegetable oil - 15ml
• Water - 30ml
• Salt - a pinch
• Cornstarch - for dusting

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
2. Gradually add coconut milk and water, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it is soft and pliable.
4. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions (about 30g each) and roll each into a ball.
5. Take the red bean paste and divide it into 4 equal portions (about 25g each), rolling each into a ball.
6. Flatten each dough ball into a disc shape and place a red bean paste ball in the center.
7. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling, pinching to seal, and roll gently to form a smooth ball.
8. Dust a mooncake mold with cornstarch to prevent sticking, then press each filled ball into the mold to shape.
9. Preheat a steamer and steam the mooncakes for about 15 minutes until they are cooked through.
10. Let the mooncakes cool slightly before removing them from the mold and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 230
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.03 L

Health Benefits

• Gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten intolerance.
• Provides a source of healthy carbohydrates from rice flour and red beans.

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