Traditional Chinese Pumpkin Cake
A delightful treat made with pumpkin and glutinous rice flour, offering a unique chewy texture and natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Water (as needed)
- Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt until well-mixed and smooth.
- Form the Dough: Gradually add water until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
- Shape the Cakes: Divide the dough into portions and shape them into round or flat cakes, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the Cakes: Fry each cake for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain and Serve: Remove from oil and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve warm.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider using fresh pumpkin puree and experimenting with different shapes for the cakes. Serve with honey or syrup for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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