Too soft-hearted
Red dates 120g | Clear water 100g |
Glutinous rice flour 120g |
Step 1
Let’s remove the core of the red dates first. I’ll teach you a little trick. Just poke it with a straw and push out the core of the red dates. It’s very convenient.Step 2
Soak the pitted red dates in water to wash away the floating particles on the surface.Step 3
Bring water to a boil and slowly pour it into the glutinous rice flour, stirring with chopsticks while pouring, so that the glutinous rice flour can fully absorb the water.Step 4
Then use your hands to form a fine and smooth doughStep 5
At this time, cut the red dates along the knife. Don’t cut them completely to the end. Just cut one side.Step 6
Take out a small glutinous rice dumpling and roll it into a slender cylinder, which is easier to put into the red dates.Step 7
Then gently put the glutinous rice dumplings into the red dates and wrap them up, knead them gently, and stuff each red date with glutinous rice dumplings.Step 8
Brush the bottom of the steamer with a little oil to prevent the glutinous rice dumplings from sticking to the pan due to expansion due to heat.Step 9
Then put it in the steamer and steam it for about 10 minutesStep 10
The steamed glutinous rice and dates are very soft and delicious. As soon as you open the lid of the pot, the aroma of red dates and the warm steam will hit your face. It is so happy in winter.Step 11
The glutinous rice is jujube red and white, which is very beautiful. Because the hard core has been removed and replaced with glutinous rice balls, people have given it a particularly sensational name, "Heart is Too Soft", which is also a real image. When you take one bite, you will first taste the unique sweetness of red dates. After chewing slowly, you will also get the softness and elasticity of glutinous rice. The more you eat, the more delicious it becomes. Cooking tips for being too soft-hearted