Brown Sugar Steamed Rice Cake (Heukdang Seolgi)
Brown Sugar Steamed Rice Cake (Heukdang Seolgi)
Rich in Flavor! Homemade Brown Sugar Steamed Rice Cake with Sweet Melted Brown Sugar
I’ve really gotten into making rice cakes at home lately, so much so that I’ve decided to make them only once a week, especially since I’ve started a diet. I aim to create healthy options that are good for both me and my children. This time, I decided to make ‘Heukdang Seolgi’ (Brown Sugar Steamed Rice Cake) as a gift for a friend. In the past, making seolgi was a challenge, but now that I can make it successfully every time, I’ve gained the confidence to try more special variations like this one. Imagine the delightful contrast of plain white seolgi with the deep, sweet flavor of brown sugar melting into it – a bite that fills your mouth with pure happiness! It’s incredibly rewarding to know that I can quickly whip up healthy and delicious rice cakes whenever the craving strikes. I hope you enjoy making this Heukdang Seolgi that will surely captivate you with the charm of sweet brown sugar. Stay healthy always~♡
Ingredients- 340g Wet-milled rice flour
- 7 Tbsp Water
- 24g Sugar
- 25g Brown sugar
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 3g Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, sift the rice flour with salt twice. This process makes the rice flour finer and smoother, contributing to a better texture in the final rice cake.
Step 2
Gradually add water to the sifted rice flour while mixing to ‘moisten’ it. The right consistency is when the flour clumps together when squeezed but crumbles easily when gently pressed with a finger. Once properly moistened, sift the rice flour again for a more uniform and moist dough.
Step 3
Divide the moistened rice flour in half into a bowl. To one half, add 24g of sugar and mix gently. Place this sugar-mixed rice flour into your prepared mousse ring or mold first. Ensure it’s spread evenly at the bottom of the mold.
Step 4
In the remaining half of the rice flour, mix in 25g of brown sugar and a pinch of sesame seeds. Evenly layer this brown sugar and sesame seed mixture on top of the rice flour already in the mold. You can already anticipate the sweet aroma of the brown sugar!
Step 5
Finally, cover the layers with the rest of the rice flour. Smooth the top surface and then divide it into your desired portions or shapes. This step ensures that the rice cake cooks evenly.
Step 6
Prepare your toppings: slice dates and prepare pine nuts. For the dates, remove the pits and slice them thinly. For the pine nuts, remove their tips. These colorful toppings will enhance both the appearance and flavor of the rice cake.
Step 7
Place the divided rice cake portions into a steamer with boiling water and steam for about 20-25 minutes. To check if it’s cooked, insert a skewer or chopstick – if it comes out clean without any batter sticking to it, the cake is ready.
Step 8
Once the rice cake is perfectly steamed, carefully remove it from the steamer. Arrange the prepared date and pine nut toppings attractively on top. Your delicious Brown Sugar Steamed Rice Cake, with its inviting aroma and beautiful toppings, is now complete! It’s best enjoyed warm.
