Soft and Fluffy Steamed Rice Cake

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“How to Make Fluffy Rice Cakes Without Yeast”

Steamed Rice Cake Recipe Soft, mildly sweet, and made without oil or yeast, these steamed rice cakes are ideal for a healthy, low-sugar meal option. This recipe is quick, simple, and great for families, especially picky eaters or those looking for a light snack.

Ingredients:

  • 120g glutinous rice flour
  • 60g sticky rice flour
  • 20-40g powdered sugar (use powdered sugar for easy sifting)
  • 80ml water (adjust as needed based on flour moisture content)

Instructions:

  1. Mix Ingredients: Combine glutinous rice flour, sticky rice flour, and powdered sugar in a bowl until evenly blended.
  2. Add Water: Gradually add water, stirring with chopsticks. The mixture should form coarse, moist crumbs. Adjust the water if necessary to achieve the right texture.
  3. Prepare the Batter: Rub the coarse crumbs between your fingers to break them into smaller pieces. The texture should be moist enough to hold shape when pressed but should easily crumble apart when squeezed.
  4. Sift the Flour Mixture: Use a fine sieve (1.5 mm mesh is ideal) to sift the mixture into smaller, evenly sized particles.
  1. Fill the Mold: Pour the sifted flour mixture into a cake mold (8-inch square mold recommended), spreading it evenly without pressing down. If you’d like to add filling, layer half of the flour mixture first, then add the filling before covering with the remaining flour mixture.
  2. Steam the Cake: Place the mold in a bamboo steamer lined with a cloth, cover, and steam for about 15 minutes. If the cake is thicker than 3 cm, steam for longer. For a more tender result, remove the mold halfway through and spray water along the edges before continuing to steam.
  3. Serve: Serve the rice cake while hot for the best texture. If stored in the refrigerator, re-steam before serving to restore its softness.

Tips for Success:

  • Moisture is Key: Too little water will make the cake dry and crumbly; too much will make it sticky. Adjust the water content based on the flour you are using.
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  • Customizations: Add sesame seeds or dried fruit to the flour mixture for extra flavor. You can also experiment with different flavors by replacing the water with milk or fruit juice

Sifting Tips: If sifting becomes difficult, the mixture may be too wet. Simply add a bit more dry flour to balance it out.

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