Ingredients: 250g glutinous rice flour, 0/00g jujube/kloc-,50g peanut, 50g walnut, 50g raisin, 50g crystal sugar, 50g red bean paste, 50g mung bean paste and 50g sesame.
1. Soak red dates, peanuts, walnuts and raisins in hot water for a period of time, and then chop them up for later use.
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2. Take a small bowl, add glutinous rice flour and rock sugar, add appropriate amount of water, stir well, and make a paste.
3. Slowly pour oil and water into the gap of the mixed powder, and evenly sprinkle chopped red dates, peanuts, walnuts, raisins, red bean paste, mung bean paste and sesame seeds on the glutinous rice flour paste. Stir in one direction with chopsticks, knead into dough by hand after stirring, and wake for half an hour.
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4. Proofing the dough, rub out the shape by hand or press out the required shape with a mold, and put a little oil on the bottom of the plate to avoid sticking to the bottom. Steam for 20-30 minutes and serve.
History of Bazhen cake
Bazhen cake, also known as "Babao cake", is one of the traditional Chinese cakes. Its history in China can be traced back to the Song Dynasty, and it has a history of several hundred years. The name of Bazhen cake comes from eight precious ingredients, which usually include red dates, peanuts, walnuts, raisins, rock sugar, red bean paste, mung bean paste and sesame seeds. These ingredients represent different tastes and mouthfeel, which makes Bazhen cake have a unique flavor.
The production process of Bazhen cake is complicated, which requires grinding glutinous rice into powder, mixing with other materials and steaming. Because of the different ingredients, Bazhen cake tastes rich and varied, including soft glutinous rice flour, crisp nuts and sweet aroma.
In traditional festivals and weddings in China, Bazhen cakes are often used as traditional snacks to express congratulations and good wishes. It is not only unique in taste, but also beautiful in shape, so it is often used as gifts and giveaways. With the development of the times, the making methods and tastes of Bazhen cake have also changed and innovated. Modern Bazhen cakes are sometimes added with other materials and adjusted according to personal preferences and local characteristics. However, as a traditional Chinese pastry, it still retains the ancient production tradition and flavor characteristics.