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Angku Kuih Recipe (Red Tortoise Cake)

Angku Kuih is a traditional Chinese pastry made with glutinous rice flour and filled with sweet mung bean paste. It's often used in celebrations and festivals.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 200 g glutinous rice flour
  • 150 ml water
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring

Filling

  • 200 g mung beans soaked overnight
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. Prepare the filling: Drain the soaked mung beans and steam them until soft. Mash the beans and mix with sugar and vegetable oil. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2. Prepare the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, water, vegetable oil, and red food coloring. Knead until smooth.
  3. 3. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them. Place a spoonful of filling in the center and wrap the dough around it, sealing the edges.
  4. 4. Press the filled dough into an Angku Kuih mold and tap out the shaped cake.
  5. 5. Steam the cakes over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes. Let them cool before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Festival, Pastry, Traditional
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