Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups of sweet rice flour
- 1/2 cup of lukewarm water
- 1/2 cup of warm milk
- 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of sweet rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 4 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk
Special equipment needed:
- Steamer
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Saucepan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet rice flour, lukewarm water, warm milk, active dry yeast, sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Mix well until the dough is smooth and elastic.
2. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes in a warm place.
3. In a separate bowl, mix sweet rice flour, sugar, and salt. Add water and whisk until the mixture is smooth.
4. In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the sweet rice flour mixture and stir constantly until it thickens.
5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sweet rice porridge simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
6. Add sweetened condensed milk to the sweet rice porridge and stir well. Keep it warm on low heat.
7. After 30 minutes, the dough should have doubled in size. Punch it down and knead for a few minutes.
8. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs. Place them on a steamer tray lined with parchment paper.
9. Cover the steamer with a lid and let the jeungpyeon steam for 15 minutes.
10. Remove the jeungpyeon from the steamer and serve hot with sweet rice porridge.
- Time:
Preparation time: 45 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
Temperature:
- Steamer temperature: High heat
- Sweet rice porridge temperature: Low heat
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 470
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 91g
- Protein: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Sugar: 32g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Active dry yeast can be substituted with instant yeast.
- Sweet rice flour can be substituted with regular rice flour.
- Sweetened condensed milk can be substituted with coconut milk.
Variations:
- Jeungpyeon can be flavored with green onion, garlic, or sesame seeds.
- Sweet rice porridge can be flavored with cinnamon, ginger, or vanilla extract.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the dough is well-kneaded to achieve a fluffy texture.
- Use a damp cloth to cover the dough to prevent it from drying out.
- Steam the jeungpyeon on high heat to achieve a soft and fluffy texture.
- Stir the sweet rice porridge constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Storage instructions:
- Store leftover jeungpyeon and sweet rice porridge separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat jeungpyeon in a steamer for 5 minutes.
- Reheat sweet rice porridge in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve jeungpyeon on a plate with sweet rice porridge in a bowl on the side.
- Garnish sweet rice porridge with sliced almonds or fresh berries.
Pairings:
- Jeungpyeon with sweet rice porridge pairs well with Korean green tea or barley tea.
Suggested side dishes:
- Kimchi
- Steamed vegetables
- Fried eggs
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the jeungpyeon is too dense, the dough may not have been kneaded enough.
- If the sweet rice porridge is too thick, add more water to achieve the desired consistency.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the dough is cooked thoroughly before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
Food history:
- Jeungpyeon is a traditional Korean rice cake that is often served during special occasions such as weddings and holidays.
- Sweet rice porridge, also known as patjuk, is a popular Korean dessert made with sweet rice flour and red beans.
Flavor profiles:
- Jeungpyeon has a mild and slightly sweet flavor.
- Sweet rice porridge has a sweet and creamy flavor with a hint of nuttiness from the sweet rice flour.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve jeungpyeon and sweet rice porridge as a breakfast or dessert dish.
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Region: Korean
Taste: Nutty, Sweet, Savory, Comforting