Red Bean Pudding 砵仔糕 | Recipe

Sweet red beans in a soft traditional pudding. This delicious dish is sure to impress. Try it out if you have not already!

Red Bean Pudding Recipe                                                                                     Recipe by iSaamuel 

INGREDIENTS;
80g of Plain Rice Flour (not Glutinous),
100ml of Water,
22g of Corn Starch,

350ml of Water,
100g of Brown Cane Sugar,

3 Cups of Red Adzuki Beans,
5 Cups of Water,
1 and 1/2 Cups of Sugar.

Before making this recipe, soak 3 cups of Adzuki red beans in 5 cups of Water overnight to soften.
The next morning, boil red beans with 6 cups of Water and 1 and 1/2 cups of Sugar for about 3-5 hours until they are soft.

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Plain Rice Flour (not Glutinous*), Water and Corn Starch until a smooth batter is formed. Set aside.
2. Boil the 350ml of Water and Brown Cane Sugar in a large sauce pan until the sugar dissolves to make a syrup.
3. Slowly pour the syrup into the flour mixture while whisking continuously.
4. Pour the complete batter into a measuring jug. Fill a steamer/rice cooker 3/4 way full with hot water.
5. Place ramekins into a steaming basket or rack and pour the batter halfway evenly into each ramekin.
6. Scoop 3 tablespoons of red bean into each batter-filled ramekin. Please the steaming basket on top of the steamer and cover with a lid to steam. Steam for 1-3 hours until they are fully cooked and set.

Let them cool before serving. Enjoy each pudding with a skewer for a more traditional look to share with family and friends.

Chocolate Banana Muffins Recipe

A moist chocolate muffin sceneted with banana for an extra boost of sweetness. A 'on-the-go' breakfast or snack! Give this a recipe a try!

Chocolate Banana Muffin Recipe                                                                         Recipe by iSaamuel

INGREDIENTS;
2 Ripe Bananas,
1 Cup of All-Purpose Flour,
1/2 Cup of Cocoa Powder,
1/2 Cup and 2 Tablespoons of Sugar,
1/2 Tsp of Baking Powder,
1/2 Tsp of Baking Soda,
1/2 Cup of Vegetable Oil,
3/4 Cup of Fresh Milk,
1 Tsp of Vanilla Extract,
1/4 Cup of Melted Milk Chocolate,

- Powdered Sugar and Fruits to garnish (optional).

1.  In a shallow plate, mash together the 2 ripe bananas and then set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour, Cocoa Powder, Sugar, Baking Soda, Baking Powder until everything is fully combined thoroughly.
3. To the dry ingredients, add the mashed bananas, the Egg, Vegetable Oil, Milk, Vanilla Extract and Melted Milk Chocolate.
4. Whisk gently until a batter is formed. DO NOT OVERMIX or you'll have bread-like, chewy muffins.
5. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to see if there are any more lumps.
6. Distribute muffin batter evenly into a lined cupcake/muffin pan. Bake at 180C for 15-20 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean from the center of a muffin.
Dust with powdered sugar!

You could also add Chocolate Chips in the batter for more indulgent muffins. Enjoy.