Zeng Gao
Instructions
- 1. Soak glutinous rice and red beans overnight.
- 2. Soak lotus seeds and red dates until soft.
- 3. Brush the steaming bowl with oil. Spread red dates and lotus seeds on the bottom.
- 4. Spread half of the rice, then the red bean paste, and finally the remaining rice.
- 5. Add red beans. Add water to just cover.
- 6. Steam over high heat for 2 hours.
- 7. Add rock sugar. Steam for another 15 minutes.
- 8. Invert onto a plate. Zeng Gao should be soft, sweet and fragrant.
Cultural Tips
Steamed cakes embody the culinary essence of Chinese cuisine. Chinese food culture has a long history in China. People are very particular about the selection of ingredients and the control of heat. Zeng Gao is the epitome of this ingenious spirit.
Ingredients
- Glutinous rice 300g
- Red beans 100g
- Red dates 8
- Dried lotus seeds 30g
- Rock sugar 60g
- Red bean paste 100g
- Tangerine peel 1 small piece
Instructions
- 1.Soak glutinous rice and red beans overnight.