The method to make osmanthus cake
Osmanthuscakes are traditional delicacies.The recipe can be found in many restaurants and eateries. Osmanthus cakes come in various styles with diverse flavors, making them widely popular. Wonders if you can taste it already, let's follow Cooking Network us to learn how to make this dish!
Osmanthus cakes Ingredients introduction
Main ingredients:
Stone-ground glutinous rice flour (200 grams)(50 grams) Cornstarch (30 grams) Fresh osmanthus flowers Sugar (70 grams)Corn oil (40 milliliters) Osmanthus cakes preparation steps:1. Choose clean and unpolished osmanthus flowers, preferably those that have been open for 2 days. 2. Remove the stems and pedicels, retaining about 30 grams of flowers.
3. In a bowl, pour in some water, sprinkle with 10 grams of salt, stir evenly, then soak the osmanthus flowers for a few minutes to remove any bitterness.
4. After a few minutes, carefully remove the soaked osmanthus flowers and gently squeeze out excess moisture before setting them aside.
5. Pour about 250 milliliters of warm water into a bowl, add 70 grams of sugar, and use an electric mixer to blend until the sugar dissolves completely.
6. Add 200 grams of stone-ground glutinous rice flour and 50 grams of cornstarch, stirring well.
7. Pour in 40 milliliters of corn oil and continue stirring until no lumps remain.
8. Add the prepared osmanthus flowers, stir a few times to ensure that the oil, flowers, and batter are fully combined.
9. Take an 8-inch pizza pan or a square dish; apply a thin layer of oil on the bottom for easy removal later.
10. Pour the batter into the pan and cover it with plastic wrap to prevent any condensation from dripping in during steaming.
11. Steam over low heat until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Once done, let it sit for a few more minutes before opening the lid.
12. The golden-colored osmanthus cakes look appetizing, don't they?
13. Slice into portions, arrange on a plate, and take photos.Tip: Do not open the pot during steaming; make sure it's fully cooked in one go.
14. Let the cake cool down before slicing; for easier cutting, dampen the knife with cold water if needed to avoid sticking.
Steamed osmanthus cake, the golden color isn't it very appetizing?
Cut into pieces, arrange on a plate, and take a photo.
1Tip:
Do not open the pot lid while steaming osmanthus cake; ensure it's fully steamed at once;
Cut the cake when it is cool; moisten the knife with cold water to prevent sticking.
