Tofu Nian Gao
Chinese rice cake also called Niao Gao. It is a delicious traditional Chinese dessert. And the perfect combination of tofu and rice cake creates a healthy and delicious tofu niao gao. That is a great creation!
Servings: 3
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 150g lactone tofu drained
- 70g glutinous rice flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- red bean paste
- shredded coconut or sesame （option）
Instructions
- Use a spoon to pour the tofu into the mud and put it in a bowl. Add glutinous rice flour and granulated sugar in the bowl and mix well.
- Roll the dough into long strips and divide them into small doughs. Then roll the small dough one by one into the ball in the palm of your hand. Press a small nest on the top of the ball with your thumb, and place the red bean paste filling in the nest. Shape it into an around the ball.
- Brush a layer of oil at the bottom of a steaming pan and put the glutinous rice balls on top. Place the steaming pan in the steamer with boiled water and steam it for 5-6 minutes.
- Transfer the tofu niao gao on a plate and roll a layer of sesame or shredded coconut.