China Bok Jai Go (Red Bean Cakes)
Bok jai go, red bean cakes, are a classic Chinese treat that is often made during Chinese New Year. The steamed cakes are not overly sweet, and the red adzuki beans themselves provide some of the dessert’s sweet flavor. The name of the treat means “cakes in small bowls,” as bok jai go are traditionally made in small, individual portions. Red bean cakes are not usually found on restaurant menus, but they are commonly made at home.
Recipe Servings: 6
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (300 ml) water
- ½ cup (180 g) brown sugar
- 2/3 cup (100 g) rice flour
- 1/3 cup (40 g) wheat flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 1 cup (296 g) canned red adzuki beans
Directions
- Bring water and brown sugar to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Set aside.
- Mix together rice flour, wheat flour, and water in a large bowl.
- Add brown sugar mixture to flour paste, stirring to combine.
- Grease six small custard cups and evenly distribute the batter among them.
- Add red beans to each cup, to taste.
- Steam cups for 20 minutes, or until the tops set.
- Let cakes cool and serve.
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