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Are you pondering what to serve your weekend guests? Look no further! Try these tantalizing rice cake recipes, guaranteed to make your guests never want to leave.
For baking enthusiasts, these rice cake recipes will surely be a fantastic suggestion to showcase your skills this weekend.
1. Steamed rice cake recipe
Ingredients for steamed rice cake recipe:
- Rice: 100g;
- Cornstarch: 30g (you can substitute with tapioca starch);
- Salt: 1/3 teaspoon;
- Peeled shrimp: 150g;
- Chopped spring onions: 1 bunch;
- Chopped shallots: 1 bulb;
- Minced garlic: 2 cloves;
- Pepper: 2 teaspoons;
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon;
- Cold water: 30ml;
- Seasoning powder: ½ teaspoon;
- Cashew flour: ½ teaspoon;
- Fish sauce: 3 tablespoons; vinegar: 1 tablespoon; sugar: 2 tablespoons dissolved in a bowl then add chopped chili and minced garlic.
Steps to make steamed rice cake:
Step 1: Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak overnight, the next day pour out all the water, add 300ml cold water to the rice, use a blender to puree. Strain the mixture through a sieve then add cornstarch and salt and mix well.
Step 2: Bring a pot of water to boil, place a steamer or bowl in the pot and steam for about 2 minutes to heat it up. Place a layer of batter and steam for 4 minutes until cooked. Once the batter layer is cooked, brush a thin layer of oil on the surface then pour another layer of batter on top and steam for about 4 to 5 minutes. Repeat this process until all the batter is used. Once the cakes are cooked, remove them to cool.
Step 3: Heat a pan, add a tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is slightly hot, add the cashew flour, sauté the spring onions for about 1 minute, then add the shallots and shrimp and sauté for 1 - 3 more minutes until cooked. Finally, add the remaining spices and a little water, sauté for a few more minutes then turn off the heat.
Outcome of steamed rice cake recipe
Cut the cooled rice cakes into small pieces and place on a plate, top with the filling and garnish with fried shallots for an eye-catching presentation. Serve with pre-made fish sauce for dipping.
2. TTEOKBOKKI Rice Cake Recipe
Ingredients for Tteokbokki Rice Cake Recipe:
- Rice flour: 330g;
- Water: 360g;
- A pinch of salt
- Water: 360ml;
- Sesame oil: 5ml.
Steps to make Tteokbokki Rice Cakes:
Mix the flour with salt and slowly pour in 360ml of water, remember to knead thoroughly!
Using a steamer:
Prepare the steamer, preheat it for about 2 minutes until it's hot, then put the mixed dough into the steamer for about 20 minutes. Be careful not to let the dough fall into the water; line the steamer with cloth to prevent water from dripping onto the dough.
Once the dough is steamed, take it out and knead it thoroughly for about 15 minutes, then roll it into long cylindrical shapes. When rolling the dough, dip your hands in sesame oil to prevent sticking. Cut the dough into long pieces or shapes according to your preference.
Result of simple ways to make Tteokbokki rice cakes
3. Making rice cake balls
Ingredients needed for making rice cake balls:
- Glutinous rice flour: 350g;
- Red beans: 250g;
- Brown sugar: 50g;
- Matcha powder: 50g;
- Toasted black sesame seeds: 50g;
- Shredded dried coconut: 50g;
- Spices: sugar, vanilla, salt.
Steps to make rice cake balls:
Step 1: Clean and soak the beans overnight, the next morning cook until soft. Put in a blender with brown sugar, salt, and vanilla.
Step 2: Mix glutinous rice flour in a bowl with a pinch of salt and sugar, slowly pour boiling water into the bowl and knead until the dough is no longer sticky and smooth.
Step 3: Divide the kneaded dough into small balls weighing about 30g each. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 8mm, then place a red bean filling in the center and fold the edges together. Finally, roll it into a round shape, repeat until all the dough is used up.
Step 4: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop the rice cake balls into the pot, simmer until they float to the surface, then remove and place in a bowl of boiling water to cool. Step 5: Once the rice cakes are dry, roll them in layers of green tea powder, black sesame seeds, and shredded dried coconut. This completes the rice cake dish.
Irresistible Korean rice cake balls
With these rice cake recipes, I hope you'll treat everyone to some delicious delights!
