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How to Make Purple Sweet Rice Cakes: A Complete Guide

Purple sweet rice cakes, or *zi shuang liang gao*, are a refreshing, healthy dessert loved for their vibrant color and delicate texture. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to making them at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g purple sweet rice (soaked overnight)

- 100g glutinous rice (soaked 4 hours)

- 50g sugar (adjust to taste)

- 200ml coconut milk (or fresh milk)

- A pinch of salt

Steps:

1. Steam the Rice: Drain soaked purple and glutinous rice. Steam separately for 30 minutes until soft. Mash purple rice into a smooth paste; leave glutinous rice whole.

2. Prepare the Coconut Milk: Mix coconut milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Heat gently until sugar dissolves; let cool.

3. Layer the Cake: Grease a square mold. Spread a layer of purple rice paste, then top with steamed glutinous rice. Repeat layers, pressing lightly.

4. Chill: Pour coconut milk evenly over the layers. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.

5. Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy cold, topped with extra coconut milk or fresh fruit.

Tips: For a richer flavor, add mashed taro or honey. These cakes stay fresh for 3 days refrigerated. Perfect for summer, they’re as beautiful as they are delicious!