Sweet Rice Cake

Sweet Rice Cake is a traditional Chinese breakfast dish that's both chewy and delightful, made from glutinous rice flour and sweetened with coconut milk. This dish offers a comforting start to your day with its rich flavors and satisfying texture.

Ingredients

• Glutinous rice flour - 100g
• Coconut milk - 150ml
• Sugar - 30g
• Water - 50ml
• Salt - 1/4 tsp
• Sesame seeds - 1 tbsp (for garnish)
• Chopped fresh fruit (like mango or banana) - 50g (optional)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt.
2. Gradually add coconut milk and water to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
3. Pour the batter into a lightly greased steaming dish or heatproof bowl.
4. Set up a steamer with water, and once boiling, place the dish in the steamer.
5. Cover and steam for about 20 minutes, or until the rice cake is firm and cooked through.
6. Remove from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.
7. Once cooled, cut the rice cake into squares or desired shapes.
8. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds and optional fresh fruit.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 100 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
• Water: 0.05 L

Health Benefits

• Glutinous rice flour is easy to digest, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
• Coconut milk provides healthy fats and can help improve cholesterol levels.

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