【Sweet-scented Osmanthus Rice Cake】

【Sweet-scented Osmanthus Rice Cake】

by MaomaoMom

Ever heard of or tried any dessert made with some osmanthus flowers? Osmanthus is a native plant in warm temperate zone. Its small yellow flowers produce very strong and sweet fragrance, which is well loved by many. Chinese people like to make tea and desserts with these tiny dried flowers. You may find dried osmanthus flowers in Asian stores or Chinese herbal shops.

 【Sweet scented Osmanthus Rice Cake】
Prepare time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Stand time: 2-4 hours
Level: Medium
Serves: 12 servings

Ingredients:

1) 1.25 cup glutinous rice flour (160g), 3/4 cup rice flour (96g), ½ cup sugar (105g);
2) 1 cup water (235g), 1.5 tbs corn oil (20g);
3) 1 tbsp dried osmanthus flower.

Directions:

1: Place all ingredients of Ingredients 1) to 3) in a medium sized microwave safe bowl (Picture 1). Stir with a spoon until mixed well (Picture 2). Microwave on high for 2 minute and stir (Picture 3). Microwave again for a minute and stir. Repeat until the dough turns transparent and fully cooked (Picture 4).
2: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside for 15 minutes. On a clean surface, place a large piece of plastic wrap and transfer cooked dough on one end. Lift the other half of wrap to cover the dough and knead it (Picture 5). Open the wrap, fold the dough, cover with the wrap and knead. Repeat a few more times until the dough is well mixed and smooth.
3: Divide the dough in half. Cover each piece with plastic wrap and shape into a 3 cm diameter log. Rewrap the logs (Picture 6). Chill in the fridge for 2-4 hours.

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4: Remove the plastic wrap and cut into 1 cm thick slices before serving.

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53 Responses to 【Sweet-scented Osmanthus Rice Cake】

  1. Amy says:

    毛毛妈,祝您们全家中秋快乐!没想到毛毛妈是南大的毕业生,我是南京医科大学的毕业生。想念南京,想念新街口!
    想问一下您,量面粉和液体的量杯您用的是同一种量杯吗?还是分开用不同的量杯?
    我是您忠实的粉丝:)。谢谢您无私的分享!

  2. FeiFei says:

    wow, 毛毛妈原来是南大的,我老公是南大的,我是南京医科大的毕业生。三星糕团店我们也常去, 很喜欢你的菜谱, 是我用过最好的protocol!

  3. Withbighope says:

    经常看你的blog学做东西。惊讶的发现原来是校友,激动一个:)

  4. KAIXIN says:

    WOW!南京人团聚啊!!!!再添一位南京来地!

    咱搬到新房也种了桂花树,今年终于开花啦!虽然不多,但是多少也是桂花啊!
    周末一定做毛毛妈版的桂花年糕!

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