As a traditional Chinese dessert, brown sugar rice cake is loved by people. Its soft and waxy taste, sweet but not greasy, makes people have an endless aftertaste.
Below, I will give you a detailed introduction to how to make brown sugar rice cakes, so that you can easily make delicious brown sugar rice cakes at home.
First of all, we need to prepare the following ingredients: 500 grams of glutinous rice flour, 150 grams of brown sugar, an appropriate amount of water, and an appropriate amount of cooking oil. Next, follow these steps:
1. Pour the glutinous rice flour into a large bowl, slowly add an appropriate amount of water, and stir as you add until the glutinous rice flour completely absorbs the water and forms a soft dough.
2. Pour the brown sugar into a small pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and simmer slowly over low heat until the brown sugar is completely melted to form a rich brown sugar water.
3. Take a steamer and brush the bottom with a layer of cooking oil to prevent the rice cakes from sticking. Put the glutinous rice dough in the steamer and gently press it with your hands to form a flat rice cake shape.
4. Pour the boiled brown sugar water evenly over the rice cake to ensure that the rice cake fully absorbs the sweetness of the brown sugar water.
5. Cover the steamer with a lid and steam over high heat for about 20 minutes, until the rice cakes are cooked through and become soft and delicious.
6. When steaming is complete, remove the rice cakes, place them on a cutting board, and cut them into evenly sized pieces with a knife.
7. Finally, put the cut rice cake on a plate and enjoy.
In the process of making brown sugar rice cakes, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. The ratio of glutinous rice flour to water should be moderate, too much or too little water will affect the taste of the rice cake. It is recommended to add water slowly, stirring as you go, to better grasp the softness of the dough.
2. The boiling of brown sugar water should be moderately heated to avoid scorching sugar and affecting the taste. At the same time, the amount of brown sugar can be adjusted according to personal taste to achieve the desired sweetness.
3. When steaming rice cakes, make sure that there is enough water in the steamer and avoid boiling them dry. In addition, the steaming time should also be adjusted according to the thickness of the rice cake and the power of the steamer to ensure that the rice cake is cooked thoroughly.
4. When cutting the rice cake, you can use the back of the knife to press gently to better cut the rice cake. At the same time, the cut rice cake can be dipped in some ingredients such as brown sugar water or desiccated coconut to add layers of taste.
Brown sugar rice cakes are not only delicious but also rich in nutrients. Glutinous rice flour is rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber, which help provide energy and maintain gut health. Brown sugar is rich in minerals and trace elements, such as iron, zinc, calcium, etc., which are also good for health.
In conclusion, brown sugar rice cake is a delicious and nutritious traditional dessert. By mastering the production methods and precautions, you can easily make brown sugar rice cakes that are soft and delicious, sweet but not greasy at home, and enjoy the charm of traditional cuisine.
Whether it's a dessert for afternoon tea or a celebratory food for the holidays, brown sugar rice cakes can add sweetness and warmth to your life.