Lunar New Year Dessert
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these delightful desserts made from glutinous rice flour and coconut milk, symbolizing good fortune and happiness.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour Ensure gluten-free for those with gluten allergies.
- 1/2 cup sugar Can substitute with agave syrup or stevia.
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk Dairy-free individuals can use almond or oat milk.
- 1/4 cup mung bean paste
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients you will need for the recipe, ensuring you have everything measured out.
Mixing Dry Ingredients
- In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and sugar.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- Add the water and coconut milk to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
Prepare Mung Bean Mixture
- In a separate bowl, mix the mung bean paste with vanilla extract.
Layering Mixtures
- Grease a steaming dish and pour half of the rice flour mixture into the dish.
- Spread the mung bean mixture over this layer.
Finish Layering
- Pour the remaining rice flour mixture over the mung bean layer.
Cooking
- Steam the dish for about 30 minutes or until set.
Cooling and Serving
- Allow to cool, cut into squares, and sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
Notes
Store in an airtight container. Best served with traditional teas. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.