INGREDIENTS:
1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Basic White Dough:
1 Cup Short Grain Rice Flour (Mepssalgaru 멥쌀가루 or Ssalgaru 쌀가루 ; (Can be Found in the Frozen Aisle at U.S. Asian Grocery Stores), Sifted
2 Tbsp Boiling Water
Green Dough:
1 Cup Short Grain Rice Flour, Sifted
2-3 Tsp Matcha Powder
2 Tbsp Boiling Water
Yellow Dough:
1 Cup Short Grain Rice Flour, Sifted
1 Tbsp Pumpkin Powder
2 Tbsp Boiling Water
Pink Dough:
1 Cup Short Grain Rice Flour, Sifted
2 Tbsp Raspberry Juice
Filling:
⅔ Cup Toasted Sesame Seeds
2 Tbsp Honey
Pinch salt
DIRECTIONS:
Dough:
- For each type of dough, add the rice flour, flavoring (powder/juice) and liquids together. Mix and knead the dough until it is smooth. If it is too dry, add 1 teaspoon of boiling water and knead again. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Filling:
- Grind the sesame seeds in a grinder or blender. Pour into a bowl and add in the sugar, honey and pinch of salt. Mix everything together until well combined.
Assembling:
- Tear off a small piece of the dough enough to make a roughly 1-inch ball. Roll and shape into a ball. Make a well in the center by pressing the dough with your thumb and expanding outwards.
- Place 1/2 teaspoon of the filling into the well. Seal tightly by squeezing the edges together. Roll and shape it into a half moon shape. Repeat until all the dough is used.
- Add water to a steamer and bring to a boil. Place a layer of pine needles in the steamer insert or a damp kitchen cloth if you cannot find pine needles. Place the rice cakes in the steamer insert about 1 inch apart from each other. Cover and steam for about 20 minutes.
- Remove the rice cakes from the steamer. Lightly brush the rice cakes with sesame oil. Serve them warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from @koreanbapsang