Pine Nut-Stuffed Jujube Cake (松子枣糕)
松子枣糕 (Pine Nut-Stuffed Jujube Cake) is a traditional dessert from Shanxi Cuisine, featuring sweet jujube filled with crunchy pine nuts, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 12 large jujubes, pitted
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Stuff each pitted jujube with pine nuts.
- In a bowl, mix glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water to form a dough.
- Take a small portion of the dough, flatten it, and wrap it around each stuffed jujube, forming small cakes.
- Steam the jujube cakes for 20-25 minutes until the dough is cooked through.
- Let the cakes cool before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 7g
Supplies
Steamer Mixing bowl
Tools
Knife Steamer
Serving suggestions
Serve the 松子枣糕 as a sweet treat with a warm cup of tea or as a delightful dessert after a traditional Chinese meal.
Tips & tricks
Be careful when stuffing the jujubes with pine nuts to avoid splitting the fruit. Additionally, ensure the dough is properly sealed around the jujubes to prevent the filling from leaking during steaming.
Cost
$8