Glutinous rice flour
Sugar (white sugar or brown sugar)
Water
Vegetable oil (for greasing the mould)
Make the sugar water
Heat water and sugar in a pot until the sugar fully dissolves. Set aside to cool slightly.
Mix the batter
Place the glutinous rice flour in a bowl. Slowly add the sugar water while stirring until smooth and lump-free.
Prepare the mould
Lightly grease a heatproof dish or mould with oil. Pour in the batter.
Steam the cake
Steam over boiling water for 45–60 minutes, depending on thickness. Do not open the lid while steaming.
Check and cool
Insert a skewer into the centre. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready. Allow to cool before slicing.
Enjoy fresh, or slice and pan-fry until golden
Can also be stir-fried or added to sweet soups
Chinese New Year sticky rice cake symbolises growth and good luck, meaning “higher every year”.
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