Rice cake ("Nian Gao" in Chinese) is a traditional Chinese dessert that is made for the celebration of the Chinese New Year, symbolizing prosperity and improvement. You can add some sweet topping of your choice for the taste.
Ingredients
Butter
- 2 Tablespoons, unsalted
Eggs
- 2 large
Coconut-milk
- 1½ cups canned Coconut milk, unsweetened
Flour
- 1½ cups glutinous rice flour
Sugar
- 1 cup, granulated (*can use sugar substitute if desired, see below)
Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon
Topping
- sweet red bean paste
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a cupcake tin with nonstick spray.
Step 2
Melt butter and add to a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and coconut milk. Whisk until mixed.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, add the rice flour, sugar, and salt and mix to combine. Make a well* in the center and pour in the wet ingredients while mixing with a spatula until you get a smooth runny batter.
Step 4
Divide the batter evenly into the 12 cupcake cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm.
Step 5
Top with sweet red bean paste or another red topping of your choice to celebrate!
Notes
*Sugar substitutes are a good alternative to regular sugar if you are working to manage your blood sugar or want to reduce calories or carbohydrates. We like using monk fruit sweetener, erythritol, or stevia.
*To make a well, use your hands or a spoon to make an indentation in the shape of a small bowl shape in the center of your dry mixture. You will then pour the wet mixture into this well.