Bazhen Cake, a renowned Chinese herbal snack, is cherished for its nourishing ingredients and soft, slightly sweet texture. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.
Ingredients:
- 200g glutinous rice flour
- 150g rice flour
- 50g Chinese yam powder
- 30g lotus seed paste
- 20g poria cocos powder
- 20dried longan pulp, chopped
- 20g red dates, pitted and diced
- 50g rock sugar, finely ground
- 200ml warm water
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Steps:
1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine glutinous rice flour, rice flour, yam powder, poria cocos powder, and ground rock sugar in a bowl. Ensure even mixing.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Gradually pour in warm water while stirring to form a thick, smooth batter. Stir in honey if desired.
3. Incorporate Fillings: Fold in chopped longan, red dates, and lotus seed paste evenly. Avoid overmixing to prevent the batter from becoming watery.
4. Steam: Pour the batter into a greased cake pan. Steam over high heat for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5. Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Tips: For a richer flavor, soak dried fruits overnight. Adjust sugar content based on personal preference. This healthy treat is perfect as a breakfast or dessert, blending wellness with taste effortlessly.
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