Holiday Sticky Rice Cake
1 min readNo Chinese New Year celebration is complete without Sticky Cake, which is one of many foods symbolizing good luck. The Chinese believe eating desserts will usher in a “sweet life” in the new year!
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
6 Chinese dates
3 cups glutinous rice flour
1 cup boiling water
1 1 ⁄4 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk or as required
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1. Soak the Chinese dates in hot water for at least 30 minutes to soften. Cut in half and remove the pits.
2. Place the glutinous rice flour in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the boiling water and the sugar.
3. Make a well in the middle of the glutinous rice flour and stir in the sugar-and-water mixture. Add the milk and the egg. Stir until the batter is well mixed.
4. Prepare the wok for steaming. Grease a cake pan with the vegetable oil and pour the cake batter into the pan. Decorate with the dates and sesame seeds. 5. Set the cake pan on a bamboo steamer and place in the wok. Steam the cake for 50 minutes, or until the edges move away from the cake pan. Cool. To serve, cut the cake into wedges.
Chinese Dates
Also known as jujubes, these tiny red berries with the crinkly skin have been enjoyed in China since ancient times. Their delicate sweetness makes them a valuable addition to desserts and soups; they can also be enjoyed alone as a snack. Soak in water to soften before using.
