Clever use of ingredients, laying the cornerstone of deliciousness
In the world of baking, the choice of ingredients is crucial. For rice flour cakes, choosing quality rice flour is key. The fineness of the rice flour has a direct impact on the texture of the cake, and a high degree of fineness will make the cake softer and smoother. You can also add some glutinous rice flour, which will enhance the toughness of the cake and make it chewy.
Patient fermentation gives the secret to fluffiness
Fermentation is a key step in steaming rice flour rice cakes, which gives them their fluffy texture and charming aroma. During the fermentation process, the yeast breaks down the sugar in the batter into carbon dioxide gas, and this gas causes the batter to expand. Therefore, be patient and wait until the fermentation process is completely finished so that the steamed rice cakes will be fluffy and delicious.
Moderate steaming, seize the best time
When the batter is fermented, you can start steaming the cakes. Steaming time should not be too long, otherwise the cake will easily become dry and hard. Generally speaking, medium-high temperature steaming for 15-20 minutes can be. During the steaming process, you can lift the lid of the pot to observe the state of the cake. When the surface of the cake is no longer sticky and has a slight golden color, it is ready to be served.
There are many tips to make the steamed cakes more delicious
Besides these tips, there are also some other tips to make the steamed cakes more delicious. To give the cake a richer texture, add some red bean paste, raisins or nuts to the batter to add layers and flavor. Before steaming the cake, you can brush a thin layer of oil on the surface of the cake so that the steamed cake will be more shiny and attractive.
The fun of steaming rice flour cakes lies in the satisfaction of creating a meal with your own hands. As long as you master these tricks, I believe you too can steam sweet and savory, fluffy and fluffy rice flour rice cakes that will make your family and friends rave. Let's enjoy the fun of baking and start a new chapter of food together!