Description
A simple, chewy Korean rice cake made with just glutinous rice flour, sugar, and water, coated in nutty roasted soybean powder. This naturally gluten-free and vegan dessert is quick to make and requires no fancy equipment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (240g) glutinous rice flour (also called sweet rice flour)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1 cup (100g) roasted soybean powder (injeolmi-garu)
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 tbsp sesame seeds for coating
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the glutinous rice flour and sugar.
- Slowly pour in the water while whisking constantly until you have a smooth, lump-free batter with the consistency of heavy cream.
- Line a steamer basket with plastic wrap, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Pour the batter into the lined steamer basket.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, place the steamer basket over the pot, cover, and steam for 20-25 minutes until the dough is translucent and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the steamer and let the dough cool for 5 minutes until safe to touch.
- Using wet hands to prevent sticking, knead the dough for 2-3 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Roll the dough into a 1-inch thick log and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Spread the roasted soybean powder in a shallow dish and roll each piece in the powder to coat all sides.
- Shake off excess powder and serve immediately.
Notes
Wet your hands with water before handling the dough to prevent sticking. Do not over-steam or the dough may become too soft. Use fresh soybean powder for the best flavor. The dough is easiest to knead when warm but not hot. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Korean dessert, injeolmi, rice cakes, glutinous rice flour, soybean powder, gluten-free dessert, vegan dessert, chewy rice cake, Asian sweets, 3-ingredient recipe