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Glutinous Rice Cakes with Sweet Black Sesame Filling

Glutinous Rice Cakes with Sweet Black Sesame Filling Bliss

Delightful glutinous rice cakes with a sweet black sesame filling, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Soaking Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 10 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Glutinous Rice Cakes Ingredients
  • 2 cups Glutinous Rice Soak overnight for best results.
  • Water Water Sufficient for steaming.
  • 1 cup Roasted Black Sesame Swap with unroasted if desired.
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons Lard (melted) May substitute with vegetable oil.
  • Cooking Oil Cooking Oil (for frying) Use any neutral oil.

Equipment

  • Bamboo steamer
  • cheesecloth
  • Food processor
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Glutinous Rice Cakes with Sweet Black Sesame Filling
  1. Soak the rice for 8 to 12 hours after rinsing until water runs clear.
  2. Steam the drained rice in a bamboo steamer for 30 to 40 minutes until tender.
  3. Blend roasted black sesame and sugar in a food processor, mix with melted lard until creamy.
  4. Knead the cooled steamed rice until smooth and divide into 30-40g portions.
  5. Flatten each portion, place filling in the center, fold and seal the edges.
  6. Fry the formed cakes in oil over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gCalcium: 1mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in a frying pan to regain crispness.

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