Nut Pumpkin Yam Steamed Cake
Back-to-school mornings can be a breakfast challenge for moms😂—the meal needs to be nutritious👍, delicious😋, easy to digest🤩, and simple to prepare😅. This steamed fa gao fits the bill: made with pumpkin and yam for natural nutrition, plus nuts for extra goodness😆. This homemade whole-grain fa gao outshines cake with its sweet, springy texture and simple preparation😉. Steam one pot and the whole family finishes it in one meal😋—kids especially love it!
Ingredients
Pumpkin
200g
Yam
1 piece
Nuts
1 handful
Flour
200g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Peel and cut the pumpkin and yam into chunks, then steam until cooked.
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Step 2
Add sugar while still hot.
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Step 3
Use a fork to mash the pumpkin and yam.
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Step 4
Let it cool to about 35°C before adding the yeast.
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Step 5
Sift in the flour and stir well. Add a little water if it is too dry.
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Step 6
Place in a cool place to ferment until 1.5–2 times its size.
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Step 7
Once fermentation is complete, you will see many bubbles. Stir with chopsticks to release the bubbles.
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Step 8
Pour into an oiled mold, add a handful of nuts, and steam for 25 minutes, then let it sit for 5 minutes.
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Step 9
After steaming, let it cool, then flip it over and cut into pieces to serve 😋
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Step 10
Done!
