Chinese Fa Gao (Fortune Cake)
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5
Chinese Fa Gao (Fortune Cake)
Description
This recipe calls for mixing all-purpose flour, baking powder, brown sugar, and hot water to form a batter that is stirred thoroughly to develop lightness. Pouring the batter into molds and steaming over boiling water allows the cakes to rise and bloom, typically after about 10 minutes, with total steaming time around 20 to 25 minutes. The steamed cakes emerge with an open, expanding top resembling a flower.
Fa Gao has a tender crumb and soft sweetness, suitable for enjoying as a snack or dessert. The combination of brown sugar and steaming gives a mild molasses note and moist texture.
It is important to maintain proper steaming temperatures and water levels to ensure the cakes rise correctly without burning the pot. The recipe is simple yet requires some patience during steaming.
Adjust steaming time when using larger molds to ensure thorough cooking and optimal bloom.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 130 ml water hot
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Melt brown sugar with hot water and set aside.
- Combine flour with baking powder. Add the sugar water. Stir the batter in one direction for around 3-5 minutes. The longer; the better.
- Pour batter to molds. I will recommend using a scoop and pour the batter directly to the center of the molds from higher places and let the batter flat by itself. Set aside.
- Bring enough water to boil in a large wok or deep pot, set up the steamer and place the batter in when the water begins to boil. I would suggest add more water with the level just below the moulds.
- Cove the lid and continue steam for around 20 to 25 minutes. The blossoming should occur around 10 minutes. So in the first 10 minutes, use high fire and you can choose to slow down your fire slightly or use high fire during the whole process (depending on how much water you added for steaming and do not burn your wok).
Notes
- For larger molds, increase steaming time to approximately 30 minutes to ensure the cakes are fully cooked.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 103g | 34% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 544mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Calcium | 228mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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