Steamed Rice Cakes

This is my recipe on how to make steam rice cakes. I have been using this recipe for over 12 years and will never go back to using store bought premade flour. This recipe makes light and fluffy steam rice cakes. For recipe see below and for detail recipe instructions view the video.
RECIPE
Step 1: Mix the following
1 bag rice flour (16 oz)
1 bag tapioca starch (14 oz)
3 cups sugars (I like it sweet)
1 can coconut cream (400 ml) or coconut milk
1 packet yeast Levure (or 1 packet fleishmann rapid rise yeast)
1 packet baking powder (or 1 TB baking powder)
3 cups room temp water
Step 2: Tangzhong method: Mix the following and cook over medium heat till thicken (this helps with soft and fluffiness if anyone is wondering the purpose of this step)
1 cup rice flour
4 cups room temp water
Step 3: Mix step 2 with step 1, cover and let rise (1 hour)
Step 4: Steam 6-8 minutes depending on your mold size or longer if steaming in large pan
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[@lindatouch1779]

It fun to watching thank you

[@tweetiebird100]

Love the sponginess n fluffiness!! Can not wait to try it!!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hope you’ll like it.

[@PLLo1]

Just made these this morning! Turned out perfect! 🥰

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Awesome, thanks for giving it a try

[@romeoandsusandial5340]

Hi t y for giving us an easy to follow recipe more blessing to you & yours

[@sahryibrahim9022]

I love that you make the ingredients measurement easily to follow Thank you sharing!!!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Your welcome

[@khax2002]

Look's amazing! Thank you for sharing! I'll have to try this recipe!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Your welcome, let me know how it turns out.

[@Kulaathanyou]

Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Your welcome

[@jgbites7644]

Beautiful colors!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Thank you!

[@CuaLisChannel]

I love it, will definitely give it a try❤

[@MrsThao]

Turned out just perfect!! MIL really liked them. Your recipes are the best!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Awe thank you so much for the feedback and glad she likes the recipe.

[@somkidwilber5813]

look beautiful & yummy 😋

[@Cindy-071]

Great recipe and delicious! Thank you so much. My first attempt was a success!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Wonderful! I’m glad to hear.

[@Aria7502]

Thank you for sharing your recipes! I made this for my nieces birthday and it was such a hit for my parents. 💜

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Your welcome, thank you for giving my recipe a try and glad your parents enjoyed.

[@marlenexiong9798]

Thanks for sharing your recipe. Made them yesterday and they turned out great. Tired others but yours was the easiest by far. Next will be the layer cake.

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Yay, I’m glad they turned out for you and thanks for trying out my recipe. 😉

[@HaibTshajHaib]

Looks easy enough to follow.

[@ZoeyandVFam]

It’s pretty easy, steaming takes most of the time.

[@kayingthao5072]

This is so helpful!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Glad it was helpful!

[@angelxtasy]

Hrrrmmm so yummy, i have to try this out. Thank you for sharing.

[@ZoeyandVFam]

My pleasure 😊

[@AyyyeitsJulie]

I made these today!! It turned out great. I am so happy! It was so easy to follow! Thank you so much

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Glad you like it. Your so welcome and thanks for updating me. 😉

[@Ntxawmpajnyiag]

thank you for sharing🙏🥰😍💖💖💖💖

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Of course:)

[@duonglili9255]

Thank you so much

[@kellyxiong8739]

Zoey, I love your recipe. I tried it and love it. It's easy and tasty. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Glad you liked it!!

[@paajRose]

I tried 3 to 4 different recipes and this one is by far the best. I left the cooked ones overnight on the kitchen counter at room temp and it's still good to eat the day after. Thank you!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Your welcome and glad you like it 😉 Thanks for the update.

[@bonnadowns524]

Thanks you so much for this yummy recipes 🙏❤️👌

[@ZoeyandVFam]

My pleasure 😊

[@DhoraBDelasAlas]

I will try to cook using your recipe

[@ZoeyandVFam]

I hope you like it.

[@tommycanada1]

Hi! Thankyou for sharing! I just made & it turn out perfectly! My family really enjoyed ❤ I used coconut water instead of water. So good!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

I’m glad to hear, thanks for giving this recipe a try.

[@sandyher92]

Yummy cake

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Thank you 😊

[@teresitadizon853]

I have also recipes similar to your steam rice cake. We called it "puto" one is made with flour and the other one is made with rice flour using tangzhong. Yours looks more great using rice flour, tapioca starch and tangzhong, it's interesting! I ♥️ it and I'll try to make it for my grandson birthday next week. Makes everybody in the party surprise with my new and delicious steam rice cake. Thank you for sharing the recipe. 😋🙏 God bless.

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Your welcome and I hope you like the recipe.

[@yeohyeoh5227]

👍👏🌹

[@janieyang8309]

Hi there Zoey! Your recipe is perfection! Thank you for sharing. Can you please link where you got your double boiler? I notice the small clear cups you place in the boiler where did you get those molds?

[@kslsavedvideonainai1657]

谢谢你🙏

[@3pumpkins170]

Thank you for the recipe. I'm going to try it. Looks like it makes a lot of those mini cakes! Do you need to store them in the refrigerator if you can't eat them all that day? Will they turn hard the next day? Also, did you have to oil the molds?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Yes anything uneaten in 1 day should be stored in a close container. Microwave for 8-10 seconds as they will slightly harden in the refrigerator. No need to oil the mold because the coconut milk contains oil.

[@LoanPham-qi3kx]

Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! Where did you get the long cup for your rice steam cake?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

I got them from a store call Daiso.

[@lkieu5508]

Hi! Is the baking powder you used single acting or double acting? Can I use double acting baking powder? Thank you for sharing all your wonderful recipes!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hi, this is double acting baking powder and your welcome. :)

[@yangel02]

So the first time I made it, it turned out great. I did the full recipe. This time around, I decided to cut the recipe in half cause I wanted to make a smaller batch. After waiting for a whole hour it didn't rise. It's still liquidity. I don't know what to do now. 😅

[@ZoeyandVFam]

I don’t recommend cutting this recipe in half, you need the yeast amount for the batter to rise.

[@chodax6431]

Hi, when mixing step 1 & 2 together, is step 2 still hot & steaming like just pulled off the stove?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hi, yes mix step 2 to step 1 while hot.

[@MintGreenCake]

Mine came out perfect! Except my steamer is smaller so it ended up being tedious work for me, from start to finish like some four hours. 🙃

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Oh wow that’s a long time. If you like you can steam as one big loaf in a pan then cut after cool. Timing varies but try 15-25 minutes.

[@MeeKaZKT]

Can I use the blue 16oz tapioca bag and just measure out 14 0z or does it make a difference in texture?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Yes that’s fine to do.

[@beevang6865]

Where do you buy your food coloring? I can’t find it anywhere let me know please thanks

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hi, these were purchase from a local Hmong store (Super X) in Sacramento. It is butterfly brand. Hopefully this helps.

[@cse1132]

is this cooked on med? high? low? and what kind of cup do you use?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

High, but if you want to avoid the top of the cakes creating cracks cook on medium. Adjust time base on cup sizes. Cups are shown in the video, silicone molds or glass cups.

[@faevynn2889]

do u have to wait until the second mixture cools down or do u just add it piping hot?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Add it hot.

[@MiscToddley]

As someone allergic to coconut, what would you suggest as a replacement for the coconut cream/milk? Condensed cream/milk?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

You can replace with milk but the taste will not be exactly the same if not using coconut milk/cream.

[@shouaher9830]

Looks very yummy, sister cas kuv siv cov rose mold es kuv cov ncuav tsi su li es yog li ca ne

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hi, it could be you over cooked the rice cakes or too much humidity from the lid dropped on the cake.

[@bethanyyoung9093]

Hello do you know how many days prior to a party can you make these? I want to make it the day of the party but ill be busy so will it be okay to make it the day before?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Day before is fine. Keep in air tight container or close well with foil.

[@amychao4048]

Thank you for your recipe .. is it supposed to be chewy little bit? My came out chewy

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hi, texture should be soft and spongy. Not chewy like coconut layer cake, if chewy you may have overcooked it.

[@hanheuy3865]

Where you buy your yeast and baking powder from.

[@ZoeyandVFam]

These are from the Asian store in Sacramento. You can use any instant yeast and double acting baking powder.

[@heylover]

I need help! My steam cake keeps deflating. I used active yeast instead of instant. Can that be the reason?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Try instant heat and adjust your temperature and little lower.

[@MintGreenCake]

We made a batch with the wrong yeast: active dry instead of rapid rise. Do you think it would be salvageable?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

It’s possible, active dry yeast is unstable so I don’t use it in any of my cooking/baking.

[@Uhohoh]

How much yeast was 1 packet ? My country yeast comes in a bottle and box only…

[@meteordy07]

How many packs do I use? Or measure and mix everything right in a bigger bowl, if I'm doing for big parties or funeral? For both steps and how long should I wait after everything is mix? Still an hour?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Yes best to wait 1 hour for the batter to rise for best results. For bigger parties you have to make several batches. 2 batches (double the recipe) makes 1 large foil tray. Let me know if you have further questions.

[@kouvang2862]

If we make these the night before, would it still be good the next morning?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Yes it will as long as it is covered well.

[@maysaeteurn2635]

Can I see how the individual molds you’re using look like, the cups?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Sorry I no longer have these, they are mini shot glass cups. Not sure on size.

[@maysaeteurn2635]

Zoey and VFam ok. Thanks for the reply

[@Niamtxiabvaj2010]

Can you make a video of how to make honeycomb cake

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Yes whenever I make it I’ll try to record it.

[@Veeemuax22]

Do you have the measurement recipe for smaller portion?

[@iamjustme4542]

Preparing a smaller portion can be a bit challenging since the measurements are there for you just to mix it already, but you can simply split the ingredients in half for small portion.

[@jessiesostre1756]

Can you tell me where you got your molds from

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Which ones?? The pink silicone one is off of Amazon. The individual I got as a gift. The other is Walmart during Valentines.

[@jessiesostre1756]

Zoey and VFam thank you..

[@julibees]

can we half this recipe? Will it turn out the same?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

I’m not sure, I’ve never tried but I’m sure you can.

[@bbyg559]

How many days or hours are these fresh/good up to?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

If refrigerated it’s good for 5 days in closed container, just microwave prior to eating. If not refrigerated it’s good for 1 day at room temp/cooler temp.

[@blavang7616]

Single acting or double acting for the baking powder?

[@jazzminer8078]

Double 😅

[@phuongnhitran616]

Could I make it without baking powder ?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hi, baking powder is needed for this recipe. If you do try without let me know outcome. It may still work using just the yeast.

[@maivang3990]

Can you substitute something else for the coconut cream if you’re someone who don’t like coconut?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

You can use water to replace, I have not tried yet since I like coconut but someone let me know they did it and it taste fine with same texture. You may need 1/4 less if using water but I’m not sure since I have not tried. Sorry hope this helps. Let me know how it turns out for you.

[@orlantussmartus1148]

try evap milk

[@3pumpkins170]

Try heavy cream.

[@kslsavedvideonainai1657]

谢谢你🙏

[@shoualee-simplicity7963]

Can I make it a head of time and freeze it

[@ZoeyandVFam]

I’ve never froze mines but these are best served fresh or eaten within 3-5 days. I usually refrigerate mines and microwave for a few seconds to warm up.

[@yingher3820]

Tus sister koj lub taig yas xim pink uas cub ncuav ntawd koj yuav qhov twg?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hi, I bought it on Amazon. Look up flower silicone mold.

[@georgievang77]

What's the difference with rapid rise yeast vs. Active dry yeast.

[@georgievang77]

I would like to try ur recipe! Lol.

[@georgievang77]

Also how many trays can this recipe make?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Active dry needs to be (proof) dissolve in warm water before using. Rapid rise or instant does not. Your bread may rise quicker using rapid rise/instant yeast vs. active.

[@ZoeyandVFam]

It makes half foil tray more or less

[@georgievang77]

Ok. That makes more sense. Thank you so much, I will have to tried this version.😊❤🖒

[@lovlimeg]

Am I doing something wrong? Mine don't look like yours. It looks like there is more Topeka (more smoth and jelly not airy with air pokets) then the rice flour even though I bought the same brand if thing you used. I followed everything you did. I need help. 😫

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hi, I think you may have overcooked the rice cakes. Try medium high temp and 6-8 minutes. Try different batch with different times to see.

[@lovlimeg]

@@ZoeyandVFam ok... thank you. I will try that and get back with you.

[@lynntran510]

Why my cake deflated when cool down?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Hi, it could be a few reasons such as yeast is not good, steamed too long, or batter did not sit long enough prior to steaming.

[@lindaxiong7588]

I try your recipe however when i open the lid the cakes are fluffy and big then eventually deflated. What should i do to keep the shape .

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Check to make sure your yeast is still active before using. Also sometimes if the heat is too strong that can happen, try steaming at medium heat to see if that helps.

[@mon-icaed5250]

In my country we called it puto!

[@lillyyang6990]

Can the batter be made and left overnight before steam it?

[@ZoeyandVFam]

It’s best not to as the yeast gets quite strong in smell.

[@lillyyang6990]

I used the silicone to steam, and some of the rice cakes shrunk down after removed from the steamer. Why is it doing that? Is the heat too high or fast? Did it not cook well?

[@lillyyang6990]

Also, after leaving my batter for 1 hour, it did not have many bubbles and did not raise high, why?

[@tinahang8768]

What size is ur steam pot

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Not sure, let me measure width and I’ll let you know tomorrow.

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Diameter of my pot is 12 inches.

[@sharenn548]

We tried 2x. didn't work.

[@ZoeyandVFam]

I’m sorry to hear. What happened with outcome?

[@sharenn548]

@@ZoeyandVFam It deflated. Couldn't be the yeast, bc it's new. We put a towel so the water wouldn't drip. Lot of cleaning up. We might try again in the summer. We tried your jello with the flavored colors mix packs and it works well too. Just add less water and an extra pack of gelatin. I have my 10yo try different stuff to keep her busy.

[@vcheng480]

I tried your recipe tonight but it was a epic failed. It didn't have the right texture.

[@ZoeyandVFam]

I’m sorry to hear, was it not fluffy and spongy?

[@vcheng480]

@@ZoeyandVFam it was my mistake. I cooked step 1 instead of step 2.😅😂 but I tried and it came out perfect!

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Glad to hear it turned out. Thanks for giving this recipe a try.

[@kazoualxiong7636]

I don’t know why mine doesn’t turn out fluffy 🥹 before nothing wrong but I don’t know what happened. I still do the same technique. But when I opened the lid it still flat🥲

[@ZoeyandVFam]

Could be a few reasons such as heat/temp to high or yeast that didn’t rise well or batter too runny.