Bok jai go, red bean cakes, are a classic Chinese treat that is often made during Chinese New Year. The steamed cakes are not overly sweet, and the red adzuki beans themselves provide some of the dessert’s sweet flavor. The name of the treat means “cakes in small bowls,” as bok jai go are traditionally made in small, individual portions. Red bean cakes are not usually found on restaurant menus, but they are commonly made at home.
Recipe Servings: 6
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups water, divided
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup rice flour
- ⅓ cup wheat flour
- 1 cup canned red adzuki beans
Directions
- Bring 1¼ cups water and brown sugar to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix rice flour, wheat flour, and ½ cup water.
- Add sugar mixture to flour paste and stir to combine.
- Grease six small custard cups and evenly distribute pudding among them.
- Add red beans to each cup, to taste.
- Steam puddings for 20 minutes, or until the top sets.
- Cool puddings and serve.
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