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Horse Hoof Cake: A Culinary Guide

Horse hoof cake, a traditional Cantonese dim sum, delights with its smooth, jelly-like texture and subtle sweetness. Made from rice milk and sugar, it’s steamed to perfection, often layered with flavors like coconut or red bean. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: 200g rice flour, 50g wheat starch, 300ml water, 150g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and food coloring (optional for layered versions).

Steps:

1. Prepare the batter: Mix rice flour, wheat starch, and sugar in a bowl. Gradually add water, stirring until smooth. Strain to remove lumps.

2. Add flavor: Stir in vanilla extract. For layered cake, divide the batter and add different food colors (e.g., pink for strawberry, green for matcha).

3. Steam: Pour a thin layer of batter into a greased pan. Steam over medium heat for 5 minutes until set. Repeat with remaining batter, cooling each layer briefly before adding the next.

4. Chill and serve: Once fully layered, steam for 15 more minutes. Cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into cubes and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Tips: For a richer taste, replace some water with coconut milk. Ensure the pan is greased to prevent sticking. This versatile dessert can be customized with fruits or nuts for added texture.