Sweet Osmanthus Rice Cake

Sweet Osmanthus Rice Cake is a delightful and fragrant Chinese dessert made with glutinous rice flour, infused with the delicate aroma of osmanthus flowers. This gluten-free treat is soft, chewy, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 100 grams
• Water - 150 ml
• Sugar - 30 grams
• Osmanthus flower (dried) - 2 teaspoons
• Coconut milk - 50 ml
• Salt - a pinch
• Vegetable oil - for greasing

Steps

1. In a small bowl, soak the dried osmanthus flowers in 50 ml of warm water for about 15 minutes to rehydrate.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
3. Add the soaked osmanthus flowers (with the soaking water) and coconut milk to the dry ingredients, and mix until a smooth batter forms.
4. Grease a small steaming dish or heatproof plate with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
5. Pour the batter into the greased dish, smoothing out the surface with a spatula.
6. Fill a steamer pot with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, place the dish into the steamer, cover, and steam for 30 minutes.
7. After 30 minutes, check the rice cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean. If needed, steam for an additional 5-10 minutes.
8. Once cooked, remove the dish from the steamer and let it cool to room temperature before slicing into squares.
9. Serve the sweet osmanthus rice cake at room temperature or chilled, garnished with additional osmanthus flowers if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 38 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 5 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• Glutinous rice flour is easy to digest and provides a good source of energy.
• Osmanthus flowers are known for their antioxidant properties and may help improve mood.

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