Steamed Red Date Cake 紅棗糕

This traditional Cantonese dessert is a soft, chewy cake made with red dates and glutinous rice flour, offering a naturally sweet flavor and a delightful texture. It's often enjoyed during festive occasions.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 150g Dried red dates
• 600ml Water
• 100g Brown sugar
• 150g Glutinous rice flour
• 50g Wheat starch
• 1tsp Cooking oil

Steps

1. Rinse and soak the dried red dates until softened. Remove pits and finely chop them.
2. In a pot, combine chopped red dates, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the sugar dissolves and the mixture slightly thickens. Let it cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine glutinous rice flour and wheat starch.
4. Gradually pour the slightly cooled red date syrup into the flour mixture, stirring constantly to form a smooth batter. Ensure there are no lumps.
5. Lightly grease a steaming pan (e.g., an 8-inch round or square pan) with cooking oil.
6. Pour the batter into the greased steaming pan. Steam over high heat for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the steamed red date cake cool completely before slicing and serving. It can be served warm or chilled.

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