Description
Traditional desserts for Chinese New Year celebrations.
Ingredients
- Glutinous rice flour – 2 cups
- Water – 1 cup
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Coconut milk – 1 cup
- Red bean paste – 1 cup
- Sesame seeds – 1/4 cup
- Food coloring – optional
Instructions
- Mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water in a bowl.
- Add coconut milk and mix until smooth.
- Divide the mixture into portions and add food coloring if desired.
- Pour one portion into a greased steaming dish.
- Add a layer of red bean paste on top.
- Pour another portion over the red bean paste.
- Steam for 30 minutes.
- Let it cool and cut into pieces.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- Use different colors for a festive look.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Serve with tea for a nice pairing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chinese New Year desserts, traditional desserts, festive sweets