Over generations, the experiences of steaming rice cakes – to make them firm, green, and long-lasting – have been passed down by our ancestors. But have we mastered all the essence accumulated throughout those generations? Let’s review them in the following article.
1 Ensure that the banana leaves are clean
Ensure that the banana leaves are clean
The leaves are the first important element for wrapping the rice cakes. With square or cylindrical sticky rice cakes, people often use dong leaves, sometimes banana leaves. When you bring them home, remember to wash them with warm water, then use a clean cloth to dry them and place them under the sun for a while, to dry the leaves, avoid dampness.
2 Wrap the cakes properly
Wrap the cakes properly
If the wrapping is too tight, the quality of the cake will be affected. If it is too loose, the cake will be loose and easily fall apart when cooked. Therefore, wrap the cakes properly.
3 Steam the cakes thoroughly
Steam the cakes thoroughly
Steaming the cakes thoroughly is the best way to make the grains evenly cooked. You wouldn’t want to see the rice grains still uncooked after opening the cakes.
4 Use clean water to wash the cake leaves after boiling
Use clean water to wash the cake leaves after boiling
After boiling the cakes, you will see that the cakes are sticky and release water, this is the reason why the cakes quickly become sour and rancid. Quickly use clean water to remove these “harmful factors,” and you will no longer have to worry too much about the shelf life of the cakes.
5 Let the cakes drain after boiling
Let the cakes drain after boiling
With square cakes, after they have been fully boiled, place them on a flat surface. Next, use a piece of paper to press on the cake, then use a heavy object or your hand to flatten the cake and drain out all the water. As for cylindrical cakes, you just need to hang them up to drain in a dry and airy place, without dust and without direct sunlight.
6 Only cut the cakes when needed and store them properly
Only cut the cakes when needed and store them properly
A square or cylindrical rice cake is often not completely consumed in one go. Therefore, after using it, remember to wrap it again. This will limit the cake’s exposure to dirt and the outside air. Also, when cutting the cake, you should ensure cleanliness as the knife may have dirt from other foods, making the cake spoil easily.
7 Store the cakes in the refrigerator
Store the cakes in the refrigerator
Square or cylindrical sticky rice cakes are made from glutinous rice, so when placed in the refrigerator, they will become firm. However, in the case of hot, humid weather, storing them in the refrigerator is necessary. Remember to use a wrapping layer to prevent the cake’s surface from becoming too dry. After taking them out of the refrigerator, you just need to steam, steam, or fry them to make them soft again.
Above are important information that will help you and your family have delicious and healthy square or cylindrical rice cakes. With this knowledge, we hope your Tet holiday will be truly peaceful and happy. Wish you all the best!
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