69min 4 ppl
Huat Kueh
41 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps
41 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
190 kcalper person
Protein 2g
Carbs 32g
Fats 6g
About this dish
A fluffy steamed cupcake that blooms open on top as it cooks, the traditional mark of a good rise and a wish for prosperity.
Allergy Info
Gluten
Diet Info
Vegan
Ingredients
Dried Goods
- Self-raising flour200 g
- Bicarbonate of soda0.5 tsp
- Caster sugar150 g
- Water220 ml
Spices & Seasonings
- Red food colouring pastefor the traditional crack colour0.125 tsp
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Utensils
- Mixing bowl
- Steamer basket
- Paper baking cups
Method
1
Dissolve the caster sugar completely in the water in a mixing bowl.
Approx. 4 minutes
2
Whisk in the vegetable oil and red food colouring paste until combined.
Approx. 3 minutes
3
Sift in the self-raising flour and bicarbonate of soda and whisk into a smooth, thin batter.
Approx. 5 minutes
4
Cover the batter and leave to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature until small bubbles appear on the surface.
Approx. 4 minutes
5
Pour the batter into small paper cups set in a steamer, filling each two-thirds full.
Approx. 6 minutes
6
Steam over vigorously boiling water for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until each cake splits open on top.
Approx. 15 minutes
7
Lift out carefully and leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Approx. 4 minutes
