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Baekseolgi Purple Yam Steamed Rice Cake - likebyregina

Purple Yam Steamed Rice Cake (Baekseolgi)

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Chinese, Korean

Ingredients
  

Makes: 8inch round

Baekseolgi

  • 300 g rice flour
  • 120 g glutinous rice flour
  • 65 g sugar
  • 225 g water
  • 1 tbsp purple yam powder

Osmanthus Jam

  • 300 g sugar
  • 150 g water
  • 5 g dried osmanthus
  • 30 g lemon juice
  • 1 g salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the steamer

  • Fill a wok or wide pot with about 2 inches of water. Bring to a gentle boil.

Prepare the cake "powder"

  • In a bowl, whisk together rice flour, glutinous rice flour, sugar, and salt.
  • Slowly pour in the water while mixing with your hands or chopsticks, ensuring all flour is evenly moistened. The goal is a damp, sandy texture—not a wet batter.
  • If you find wet lumps, rub them gently between your palms to break them apart. Continue mixing until the texture is uniform and free of dry spots.
  • Squeeze a handful of the mixture—it should hold its shape when pressed together but crumble lightly when poked. If it’s too dry and won’t clump, add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, and mix well. If it’s too wet (sticks to your hands aggressively), sprinkle in a bit more rice flour. The ideal texture should feel like damp sand—it holds together briefly when squeezed but breaks apart easily. This ensures the baekseolgi steams up light and fluffy.
    Baekseolgi Purple Yam Steamed Rice Cake - likebyregina
  • Sift the mixture 2–3 times for a fine, lump-free texture.
  • Transfer one-third of the sifted mixture into another bowl. Add purple yam powder and whisk until evenly combined to prevent clumping.
    Baekseolgi Purple Yam Steamed Rice Cake - likebyregina

Steaming

  • Line a bamboo steamer with a cotton steamer cloth or cheesecloth, letting the fabric drape over the edges.
  • Spoon in the white flour mixture up to one-third of the steamer and gently level the surface without pressing down.
  • Add the purple yam mixture as the middle layer, spreading lightly to keep it airy.
    Baekseolgi Purple Yam Steamed Rice Cake - likebyregina
  • Top with the remaining white mixture, again avoiding compression.
  • Use a knife to cut through the unbaked mixture to create clean portions (squares or triangles). Sprinkle dried flowers on top.
  • Lightly fold the overhanging cloth over the surface (like a blanket) to trap steam. Cover with the bamboo steamer lid.
    Baekseolgi Purple Yam Steamed Rice Cake - likebyregina
  • Gently set the steamer into the pot, making sure the water doesn’t touch its base. Steam on high heat for 45–50 minutes. Prepare osmathus jam during this time.
  • Turn off the heat, leave the lid closed for 5 minutes, then open slightly to let steam escape for another 2 minutes. Serve warm with osmanthus jam. Note: the cake will firm up once cold.

Prepare the osmanthus jam

  • In a small pot, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil without stirring until the syrup turns light yellow.
  • Reduce to low heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add dried osmanthus flowers, lemon juice, and salt. Stir gently.
  • Bring back to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a clean mason jar. The jam will thicken as it cools.
Keyword No bake, Purple Yam, Steamed Cake
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