Steamed Corn Cake
Steamed Corn Cake is a delightful gluten-free Chinese breakfast dish featuring a soft, fluffy texture and a naturally sweet corn flavor. Perfectly steamed, this dish is both comforting and nutritious, making it an ideal start to your day.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
220 kcal
Ingredients
- Cornmeal - 100 grams
- Fresh corn kernels - 100 grams
- Coconut milk - 150 ml
- Sugar - 30 grams
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
- Water - 100 ml
Steps
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the coconut milk, vegetable oil, and water until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the fresh corn kernels gently into the batter.
- Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil in the lower pot.
- Lightly grease two small heat-proof bowls or ramekins with oil.
- Pour the batter evenly into the bowls, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Place the bowls in the steamer and cover with a lid.
- Steam for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once done, remove the bowls from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbs: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Water: 0.1 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
- Contains essential vitamins and minerals from corn and coconut milk.
Tags
ChineseGluten-FreeBreakfast