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How to Make Delicious Steamed Rice Cakes

Fluffy rice cakes
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Soft, slightly sweet, and fluffy steamed rice cakes made from rice flour, coconut milk, and yeast. Perfect as a light snack or dessert, enjoyed plain or with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 220g rice flour (1¾ cups)

  • 40g tapioca starch (¼ cup)

  • 200ml coconut milk (½ can)

  • 100g sugar (½ cup)

  • 180ml warm water (¾ cup)

  • 3.5g instant dry yeast (1¼ tsp)

Instructions

Prepare the Batter

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients: rice flour, tapioca starch, sugar, warm water, coconut milk, and yeast.

  • Stir until smooth.

  • Cover and let ferment in a warm place for 1–2 hours, until bubbly and risen slightly.

2. Steam the Cakes

  • Bring water to a boil in a steamer and preheat silicone molds.

  • Stir the fermented batter and pour into molds (fill ¾ full).

  • Cover steamer lid with a towel to prevent water drips.

  • Steam over medium-high heat for 10–15 minutes.

3. Serve

  • Let cakes cool slightly before removing from molds.

  • Serve warm or at room temperature, plain or topped as desired.

Notes

  • Use silicone molds or small heatproof bowls for best results.

  • Flavor variations: add pandan, ube, or vanilla extract to the batter.

  • These cakes are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.

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