Fluffy Raisin Baekseolgi (Steamed White Rice Cake)
A sweet, fluffy snack rice cake made by mixing rice flour with raisins and steaming it in a steamer.
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This is a fluffy rice cake made by adding sweet raisins to rice flour and steaming it in a steamer. Scoring it before steaming makes it easy to separate neatly once cooked. Ready in around 30 minutes, it is perfect as a snack when you are feeling hungry or as a quick breakfast substitute.
- Servings
- about 6–8 servings
- Cook time
- 30 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
- Rice flour9 cups (720 g)
- Sugar5 tbsp
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Raisins1 cup
- If you are using dry rice flour, add 1 tbsp of water per 100 g and rub it together evenly. The moisture level is right when you can squeeze the rice flour lightly in your hand and shake it without it crumbling apart.
- I added less sugar because of the raisins, but if you omit the raisins, add 2-3 tbsp of sugar. The sweetness can be adjusted to taste, but generally 1 tbsp of sugar per 100 g of rice flour is a good guideline.
Steps
1. This is rice flour freshly ground at a mill. It already holds moisture, so I did not add water.
If you are using dry rice flour, add 1 tbsp of water per 100 g and rub it together evenly.
2. The moisture level is right when you can squeeze the rice flour lightly in your hand and shake it without it crumbling apart.
This is a photo from when I made kabocha squash seolgi in the past.
3. Add the sugar and salt to the rice flour, mix evenly, and pass through a sieve.
Repeat twice.
I added less sugar because of the raisins, but if you omit the raisins, add 2-3 tbsp of sugar.
The sweetness can be adjusted to taste, but generally 1 tbsp of sugar per 100 g of rice flour is a good guideline.
4. Add the raisins to the rice flour and mix evenly.
5. Line a steaming steamer with a cotton cloth, place the mold inside, pour in the rice flour,
and smooth the top flat.
If you score it all the way to the bottom into 8 slices like cutting a cake beforehand, it will be easy to separate after steaming.
6. Cover with the lid and steam over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you score it all the way to the bottom into 8 slices like cutting a cake beforehand, it will be easy to separate after steaming.
- Scoring it before steaming will give you much cleaner cut surfaces.
FAQ
How much water should I add when using dry rice flour?
When using dry rice flour, add 1 tbsp of water per 100 g of rice flour and rub it evenly to adjust the moisture.
How do I adjust the amount of sugar when steaming without raisins?
When omitting raisins, it is good to add an extra 2 to 3 tbsp of sugar to make up for the sweetness.
Is there a tip for separating the baekseolgi after steaming without ruining its shape?
If you score it all the way to the bottom into 8 slices before steaming once set in the steamer, the cut surfaces will be neat and it will be easy to separate after cooking.
Can I add other ingredients instead of raisins? AI-generated
Generally, you can adapt it by using green peas, nuts like walnuts, or other dried fruit like cranberries.
