Add two tablespoons of starch to fine cornmeal, blanch it in boiling water, then add a little cold water to make a thicker batter, which can be spread on the leaves.
Glass leaf cake, also known as "sticky mouse", is a specialty delicacy in Northeast China.
As the name suggests, glass leaf cake has a shape and color that is as clear as glass.
Glass leaves are actually oak leaves. Spread batter on the leaves, put stuffing on them, and then steam them together to make glass leaf cakes.
Add two tablespoons of starch to fine cornmeal, blanch it in boiling water, then add a little cold water to make a thicker batter, which can be spread on the leaves.
Glass leaf cake, also known as "sticky mouse", is a specialty delicacy in Northeast China.
As the name suggests, glass leaf cake has a shape and color that is as clear as glass.
Glass leaves are actually oak leaves. Spread batter on the leaves, put stuffing on them, and then steam them together to make glass leaf cakes.
The so-called glass leaves are actually eucalyptus leaves. Spread the batter on the eucalyptus leaves, put stuffing on them, and then steam them together to make glass leaf cakes (called "sticky mice" in some places).
The reason why it is called glass leaf cake is that its shape and color are as clear as glass.
Method: 1. Chop plum blossom meat, hind arm tip meat, and pork belly into puree or cut into small cubes. Add ginger, five-spice powder, dark soy sauce for coloring, light soy sauce for seasoning, salt, chicken essence, and cooked oil. Add slowly while mixing.
Add two spoons of water, stir vigorously in one direction, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours; 2. Cut the beans in half vertically, and then cut them into cubes. Stir them into the meat filling before wrapping, and then stir in the chopped green onion.
Add a little salt and sesame oil to taste; 3. Add two spoons of starch to fine cornmeal, blanch it in boiling water, and then add a little cold water to mix it into a thicker batter; 4. Clean the eucalyptus leaves and spread the batter on the eucalyptus leaves with a spoon;
5. Put the filling in the middle or on one side, close the leaves, and the batter will stick together naturally; 6. Put the wrapped glass leaf cake into the steamer and steam for 18-20 minutes, then simmer for five minutes.
You can steam it with cold water or hot water. Just steam it with cold water for a while.