3 ways to make famous sticky rice dumplings rolled in sesame and sugar (calochia) that only true food enthusiasts know

Sticky rice rolls with sesame and sugar are also known as calochia. This dessert is a specialty of the Chinese people, but it is very easy to make. Join us in the kitchen to make this famous sticky rice roll with sesame and sugar.

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Calochia cake, also known as kalochia, is a typical cake of the Chaozhou people. It is simple but delicious, easy to eat and addictive. Today, we will reveal to you how to make this delicious cake through the following article.

1How to make rolled glutinous rice cake with sesame and sugar


Preparation
15 minutes

Cooking
10 minutes

Serves
3 people

Ingredients for making rolled glutinous rice cake with sesame and sugar (calochia cake)

  • 200g glutinous rice flour
  • 25g cornstarch
  • 220ml water
  • 50g sesame seeds
  • Seasonings: salt, sugar

Ingredients for making rolled glutinous rice cake with sesame and sugar (calochia cake)

How to make rolled glutinous rice cake with sesame and sugar (calochia cake)

Step 1 Mix the dough

Sift 200g glutinous rice flour and 25g cornstarch into a bowl. Gradually add 220ml water and mix well. Then add 15ml cooking oil and continue to mix until the mixture is well blended.

Mix the dough

Step 2 Mix the sesame seeds and sugar

Add 50g sesame seeds and 50g sugar to the bowl and mix well.

Mix the sesame seeds and sugar

Step 3 Cook the dough

Put the bowl of glutinous rice dough in the microwave for 2 minutes, then take it out and stir well.

After stirring well, put it back in the microwave and cook for 1 minute, then take it out. At this point, the dough is cooked and mix it well with your hands until the dough is soft and smooth.

Cook the dough

Step 4 Cut the dough into pieces

Place the dough in a tray and add the mixture of sesame seeds and sugar, spread it evenly over the surface of the dough to prevent sticking.

Place the dough in the mixture of sesame seeds and sugar

Using a knife or scissors, cut the dough into long strips, then cut them into bite-sized pieces. After cutting, mix the pieces well with the layer of sesame seeds and sugar.

Cut the dough into small pieces and roll them with sesame seeds and sugar

Step 5 Finished product

Calochia cake with sesame and sugar has an attractive appearance, with a crispy layer of sesame seeds on the outside and a soft and smooth layer of glutinous rice on the inside. This dish is easy to make and delicious. Let’s quickly go to the kitchen to treat the whole family on the weekend!

Finished product of rolled glutinous rice cake with sesame and sugar

2How to make crispy purple calochia cake


Preparation
10 minutes

Cooking
10 minutes

Serves
1-2 people

Ingredients for making crispy purple calochia cake

  • 200g glutinous rice flour
  • 50g roasted sesame seeds
  • Purple sweet potato color
  • Seasonings: sugar, cooking oil

Ingredients for making crispy purple calochia cake

How to make crispy purple calochia cake

Step 1 Mix the dough

Put 200g glutinous rice flour in a bowl. Then gradually add purple sweet potato-colored boiling water and mix well. Mix the dough until it forms a smooth and elastic texture.

Mix the dough

Step 2 Shape and boil the cake

Place the dough on a flat surface and cut it into 4 equal parts. Use your hands to flatten each piece into a thin cake.

Then, boil a pot of water, and when it boils, add each piece of dough and boil until the cakes are cooked, then remove them.

Shape and boil the cake

Step 3 Fry the cake and mix with sesame and sugar

Heat oil in a pan, and when the oil is hot, add each piece of cake and fry until both sides are golden brown.

Prepare a plate and add 50g roasted sesame seeds and 1 tablespoon of sugar to it, then mix well.

Fry the cake and mix with sesame and sugar

Step 4 Finished product

To enjoy, use a knife to cut the dough into bite-sized pieces and roll them in the sesame and sugar mixture. Now your simple crispy purple calochia cake is ready. Enjoy!

Finished product

Step 5 Enjoy

Crispy purple calochia cake has an attractive appearance. The cake has a crispy outer layer and a fragrant layer of sesame seeds, with a soft and smooth glutinous rice inside. This dish is simple and delicious. Save this recipe and make it for your family to enjoy!

Crunchy and attractive crispy purple calochia cake

3How to make simple rolled sesame calochia cake

Ingredients for making simple rolled sesame calochia cake

  • 200g white and black sesame seeds
  • 200g glutinous rice flour
  • Cooking oil
  • Salt
  • Sugar

How to make simple rolled sesame calochia cake

Step 1 Grind sesame seeds and mix with sugar

Put 200g white and black sesame seeds (or add roasted peanuts for a richer flavor) into a mortar and grind until the mixture becomes smooth. Put the sesame powder in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of sugar, and mix well.

Grind sesame seeds and mix with sugar

Step 2 Mix the dough

Next, put 200g glutinous rice flour in a bowl, add 400ml filtered water and a little bit of salt. Stir until the flour is completely dissolved. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the mixture and continue stirring.

Mix the dough

Step 3 Cook the glutinous rice dough

Put a cast iron or non-stick pan on the stove. Add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and then add the glutinous rice dough. Stir continuously on the pan until the dough is cooked. When the dough is cooked, flatten both sides of the cake on the pan to lightly brown the outer crust.

Cook the glutinous rice dough

Handy tip: To make the cake crispier, use a cast iron pan and cook on a gas or wood stove!

Step 4 Finished product

When the cake turns golden and crispy as desired, use a knife to cut it into small pieces and roll them in the mixture of sesame seeds and sugar. Now your simple rolled sesame calochia cake is ready. Enjoy!

Finished product

Watch the TikTok video on how to make the cake!


So with a few simple steps, you have successfully made this famous rolled glutinous rice cake. Don’t forget to follow our page for more delicious and easy-to-make recipes!