Homemade Sticky Rice Cake with Sweet Red Bean Filling

Ingredients

• 2 cups (400g) glutinous rice flour 2 cups (400g) glutinous rice flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (240ml) water 1 cup (240ml) water
• 1 cup (200g) adzuki beans 1 cup (200g) adzuki beans
• 1/2 cup (100g) sugar 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 180 kcal / 753 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 0g, 0g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 42g, 12g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 0.06g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Rinse the adzuki beans and place them in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover the beans and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are soft.
2. 2.
   Drain the cooked beans and transfer them back to the saucepan. Add sugar and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes a smooth paste. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let the red bean paste cool completely.
3. 3.
   In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, salt, and water. Mix well until a smooth dough forms.
4. 4.
   Divide the dough into small portions and shape each portion into an oval disc.
5. 5.
   Take one disc of rice cake dough and flatten it with your fingers. Place a spoonful of red bean paste in the center and fold the dough over to enclose the filling. Pinch the edges to seal the rice cake.
6. 6.
   Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
7. 7.
   Steam the rice cakes in a steamer for 15-20 minutes, or until they become translucent and slightly shiny.
8. 8.
   Remove the rice cakes from the steamer and let them cool before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Glutinous rice flour — Make sure to use glutinous rice flour specifically made for making rice cakes. Regular rice flour will not yield the desired chewy texture.
• Adzuki beans — Soaking the beans overnight before cooking can help reduce the cooking time. Alternatively, you can use canned adzuki beans for convenience.

Tips & Tricks

• To prevent the rice cake dough from sticking to your hands, lightly coat them with a small amount of vegetable oil.
• If you prefer a sweeter filling, you can increase the amount of sugar in the red bean paste.
• Serve the sirutteok warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
• Leftover sirutteok can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Serving advice

Serve the sirutteok as a delightful dessert or snack. They can be enjoyed on their own or paired with a cup of hot tea or coffee.

Presentation advice

Arrange the sirutteok on a serving platter, showcasing their beautiful oval shape and the contrast between the white rice cake and the red bean filling. Dust them lightly with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance.