Steamed Cake
A traditional Chinese steamed cake that is light, fluffy, and wonderfully moist.
Story
Steamed cake is a classic, comforting dessert in Chinese cuisine. Unlike baked cakes, this delicate treat relies on gentle steam to create an incredibly soft and airy texture without forming a dry crust. It is a nostalgic recipe often enjoyed as a mild everyday snack or a warm, comforting breakfast treat.
Ingredients
eggs
5 pieces
flour
120g
vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
matcha powder
5g
water
as needed
white sugar
50g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Separate the egg whites and yolks.
2
Step 2
Add 20g of white sugar, matcha powder, flour, a spoonful of vegetable oil, and 100g of water to the egg yolks and stir evenly.
3
Step 3
Stir for about ten minutes.
4
Step 4
Beat the egg whites, adding white sugar in three batches, 10g each time.
5
Step 5
The egg whites are well beaten.
6
Step 6
Add the beaten egg whites to the stirred flour mixture in three batches, drawing Z shapes; do not stir in circles.
7
Step 7
The egg whites and yolks are well mixed.
8
Step 8
Steam in a pot, cover with a lid.
9
Step 9
After the water boils, steam for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it rest in the steamer with residual heat for 5 minutes.
10
Step 10
Ready to eat. The color is yellowish, not green. This does not affect the taste or nutrition.
