How to Make Steamed Year Cake?

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Ingredients:

  Red dates and yellow millet flour. Ratios: The ratio of red dates to yellow millet flour can be adjusted according to personal preference. I think more red dates make them taste better, and I used half or more of the red dates.

1. First, select out any damaged or split red dates.

2. Rinse with water to remove surface dirt and sand.

3.

Steam To prevent the pot from getting wet, bring water to a boil, add the red dates, blanch for one minute, then remove and drain. 4. Place the red dates in the millet flour and mix well, ensuring the red date surfaces are evenly coated with the flour.

5. Gradually add warm water while continuously stirring until all dry powder is moistened.

(Use about 40 degrees Celsius warm water; avoid kneading)6. Continue adding water until everything is moistened and no dry powder remains.

7. Do not over-moisten, as too much moisture can cause the to become soft and shapeless. Annual Cake Making Prepare a dough, similar to steamed cornbread, by making a hole in the middle of it. 8. The higher you hold it, the better the luck! (Of course, it will soften when steamed)

9. Place water in the steamer pot and lay down a steaming cloth before placing the inside.

10. Bring to a rolling boil and steam for 30 minutes.11. Once done, take out the and let it cool on a wire rack. Store in bags after cooling.

Double Talk:

1. Make sure to carefully select red dates; any damaged ones can affect taste.2. Clean the red dates thoroughly and blanch them for about one minute in boiling water. 3. Add more than half of the flour with the dates for a sweet and delicious flavor.

4. Use warm water when mixing, as very hot water will make the flour too sticky to handle easily.

5. After steaming, let the cool on an unstickable surface before storing it in bags.

Raisins must be carefully selected beforehand, avoid those that are bad, as they may affect the taste.

Rinse the raisins thoroughly and blanch them in boiling water for about 1 minute.

Raisins can be added more than half of the flour, to make it sweet and delicious.

Mix the flour with warm water; using too hot water will make the dough too sticky to handle.

Cook the glutinous rice cake until fully cooked, then take it out and place it on a non-stick surface to cool. Once cooled, it is easier to handle and can be stored in a bag.

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