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Lunar New Year Recipes: 5 Delightful Traditions

A flavorful and symbolic dish prepared during Lunar New Year, combining rice flour and coconut milk for a sweet treat filled with tradition and good fortune.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 220 kcal

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice flour Ensure it is labeled gluten-free if necessary.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar Can be substituted with natural sweeteners.
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk Can substitute with almond milk or oat milk.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds Can be substituted with crushed nuts.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all your ingredients.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice flour, sugar, and water. Stir until no lumps remain.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
  • Grease the steaming dish lightly with oil to prevent sticking.

Cooking

  • Pour the well-mixed batter into the greased steaming dish and spread it evenly.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over the surface.
  • Steam the dish for approximately 30 minutes until firm.

Serving

  • Once done, remove from the steamer and let it cool before serving.

Notes

Serve alongside stir-fried vegetables or savory dumplings and pair with green tea for a balanced meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Keyword Coconut Milk, Lunar New Year, rice flour dessert, Sweet Treat, traditional recipe