Sweet Red Bean & Sweet Potato Rice Cakes

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and dice the sweet potato into small cubes.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Steam the sweet potato cubes until very tender, about 15-20 minutes.

   ~20 min
3. 3

   In a large bowl, mash the steamed sweet potato until smooth.

   ~5 min
4. 4

   Add the glutinous rice flour and salt to the mashed sweet potato. Gradually add the water while mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.

   ~5 min
5. 5

   Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a disc.

   ~2 min
6. 6

   Spoon about 25g of sweet red bean paste into the center of each disc. Carefully enclose the red bean paste by pinching the edges of the dough together, forming a ball.

   ~5 min
7. 7

   Lightly flour a clean surface or parchment paper. Flatten each filled dough ball into a thick patty (about 1 cm thick) using your hands or a rolling pin.

   ~3 min
8. 8

   Prepare your steamer by lining it with parchment paper or cheesecloth to prevent sticking. Arrange the rice cakes in the steamer, ensuring they don't touch.

   ~2 min
9. 9

   Steam the rice cakes over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until they are translucent and slightly puffed.

   ~20 min
10. 10

    Remove from steamer and immediately brush the tops with a little sesame oil to prevent them from drying out.

    ~1 min