This morning, I woke up to see snow. Whenever this happens, I think of the sticky rice dumplings I often ate as a child. These dumplings can be eaten as a staple food and are also a favorite snack for kids. They can be eaten directly without thawing, and their taste is much better than ice pops!
These sticky rice dumplings are entirely made from natural ingredients and are a classic example of traditional natural foods. With the snow falling, it’s time to make Northeast sticky rice dumplings. Today, I will teach you how to make authentic Northeast sticky rice dumplings that are fragrant, soft, and chewy, and not sticky to the teeth. They are simple and delicious, with a soft and glutinous outer skin and sweet filling, making each bite extremely satisfying!
Sticky Rice Dumplings
First, we will make the dough. Mix yellow cornmeal and glutinous rice flour in a 5:1 ratio, add an appropriate amount of yeast, and knead with warm water to make a relatively soft dough. After kneading, cover it and place it in a warm place to ferment for 12 hours!
Next, we will make the filling. Clean the red beans and soak them in clean water for a day. After soaking, put them in a pot and cook until they can be easily mashed.
Once the red beans are cooked, add white sugar according to your taste and mash them with a rolling pin or other tools. Don’t mash them too finely; a bit of texture makes them taste better. Take an appropriate amount of red bean filling and roll it into small balls. If the filling feels too wet, just stir-fry it in a pan for a bit.
Next, divide the fermented dough into small pieces. Flatten one small piece and wrap the filling inside, forming a round shape.
Place a layer of bamboo leaves on the pot lid, brush with a layer of cooking oil, and then place the wrapped dumplings on top. If you don’t have bamboo leaves, you can place them on a cloth. Steam for 15 minutes after the pot starts steaming.
These delicious sticky rice dumplings are now ready. They taste especially sweet when dipped in white sugar. If you make more, you can freeze them in the refrigerator and take them out when you want to eat them. Isn’t it simple? If you like it, give it a try!