Sweet Pumpkin Rice Cake Delight
Sweet Pumpkin Rice Cake Delight
Homemade Sweet Pumpkin Rice Cake using Glutinous Rice – A Perfect Treat for Kids!
We’ll make fluffy glutinous rice, then pound it and mix in steamed sweet pumpkin for a chewy texture. Coating it with roasted soybean flour creates incredibly delicious sweet pumpkin rice cakes. Try making them with your children!
Main Ingredients- 300g Glutinous rice
- 400g Pumpkin
- 100g Roasted soybean flour
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash 300g of glutinous rice thoroughly. Soak the washed rice in water for about 30 minutes to achieve a fluffy texture when cooked. Drain the soaked rice well and cook it in a rice cooker until it’s fluffy and tender.
Step 2
Add 0.5 Tbsp of salt to the warm glutinous rice. Salt enhances the natural sweetness of the rice and balances the overall flavor profile.
Step 3
Add 2 Tbsp of sugar and mix well with the glutinous rice. This will allow the sweetness to gently infuse into the rice grains.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to pound the glutinous rice to create the chewy texture of the rice cake. Use a pestle or similar tool to pound the rice for about 10 minutes, until it becomes sticky and cohesive, resembling a dough. This pounding step is crucial for the characteristic chewy texture of the rice cake. It’s also a fun activity for children, so involve them in this process!
Step 5
Next, let’s prepare the pumpkin. Scoop out the seeds from the pumpkin and wash it thoroughly. Since we’ll be using the skin, make sure to clean it meticulously. Place the washed pumpkin in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Pierce a few holes (3-4) in the top of the bag with a fork; this allows steam to escape during microwave cooking, ensuring it cooks evenly. Microwave for about 6 minutes. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the pumpkin and your microwave’s power. After 6 minutes, check for doneness and microwave for an additional 1-2 minutes if needed.
Step 6
Check if the pumpkin is cooked through. It should be tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 7
Carefully peel the skin off the cooked pumpkin. Peeling after steaming makes this process much easier. Be cautious as it will be hot.
Step 8
Now, add the peeled pumpkin to the pounded glutinous rice and pound them together. Continue pounding until the pumpkin is well incorporated and the mixture is homogenous, combining the sweetness of the pumpkin with the chewy texture of the rice.
Step 9
We will now portion the sweet pumpkin rice cake mixture. Use a spoon to scoop out individual servings.
Step 10
Finally, roll the scooped portions in the prepared roasted soybean flour until well coated. This completes your delicious sweet pumpkin rice cake! The soybean flour adds a wonderful nutty aroma and flavor.
Step 11
The finished sweet pumpkin rice cakes are delicious when fresh, but they are also excellent when stored in the freezer. Thaw them naturally for about two hours before serving to enjoy their chewy texture and rich, nutty flavor even more. Enjoy this delightful combination of chewy texture, subtle sweetness from the pumpkin, and the savory notes of the soybean flour!
