Red Date Sticky Rice Cake

Name: Red Date Sticky Rice Cake
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 200g glutinous rice flour; 100g red dates; 80g granulated sugar; 150ml water

A tender, slightly sweet steamed cake made with glutinous rice flour and soft red dates. This classic Chinese dessert has a delicate, springy texture and is wonderful served warm.

45 min

Easy

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This timeless treat requires just a handful of simple ingredients. The secret lies in achieving the right batter consistency—smooth and thick like pancake batter, but with enough body to hold the dates in place. The dates add natural sweetness and a lovely chewy texture that pairs perfectly with the soft, springy rice cake.

Ingredients

glutinous rice flour 200g

red dates 100g

granulated sugar 80g

water 150ml

Instructions

Prep the dates

Place the red dates in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let them soak for about 10 minutes until they become soft and pliable. Drain, then remove the pits and chop the dates into small bite-sized pieces.

Mix the batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and sugar. Slowly pour in the water while stirring continuously until you achieve a smooth, thick batter with no lumps. Gently fold in the chopped red dates.

Steam the cake

Grease a heatproof steaming dish or cake pan. Pour the batter in and smooth the top with a spatula. Place in a steamer over boiling water, cover, and steam for 20 minutes until the cake is firm and springs back when lightly touched.

Rest and serve

Turn off the heat but leave the lid on for another 10 minutes. This allows the cake to finish cooking through the center and makes slicing much easier. Serve warm or at room temperature.