Description
A collection of traditional Chinese New Year desserts that celebrate the festive season.
Ingredients
- Glutinous rice flour – 2 cups
- Water – 1 cup
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Red bean paste – 1 cup
- Sesame seeds – 1/2 cup
- Sweetened coconut flakes – 1/2 cup
- Fruit for garnish – assorted
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a greased steaming dish.
- Steam for 30 minutes until cooked through.
- Once cooled, cut into squares.
- Fill some squares with red bean paste.
- Roll in sesame seeds or coconut flakes.
- Garnish with fresh fruit before serving.
Notes
- Use food coloring for a festive touch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chinese New Year, dessert, glutinous rice, traditional, festive