Black rice and honey steamed buns

Black rice and honey steamed buns

Overview

"Compendium of Materia Medica" records: Black rice has the effects of nourishing yin and nourishing the kidneys, strengthening the spleen and warming the liver, improving eyesight and activating blood circulation. Black rice is shiny in appearance, fragrant and delicious, and has a very good nourishing effect. It is known as blood-tonifying rice and longevity rice. Black rice is more nutritious than ordinary rice and is known as black pearl and the king of rice in the world. Today's little steamed buns have the fragrance of rice and a light sweetness of honey. They are small and come in bite-sized pieces, which are very popular among children.

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Steps

  1. Mix all the ingredients together and form into a dough, ferment until doubled in size. The way to judge fermentation is: stick flour with your fingers and poke a hole in the dough. If the hole does not shrink or collapse, it means the dough is fermented.

    Black rice and honey steamed buns step 1

  2. Take out the dough, press to deflate, and roll into a rectangular shape.

    Black rice and honey steamed buns step 2

  3. Roll up along the long side. If the surface is dry, apply a layer of water.

    Black rice and honey steamed buns step 3

  4. Divide into evenly sized buns.

    Black rice and honey steamed buns step 4

  5. Add water to the steamer and heat until warm. Place the steamed bun embryo on corn leaves and put it in a steamer to rise for half an hour.

    Black rice and honey steamed buns step 5

  6. Bring to a boil and turn to medium heat for 15 minutes, then turn off the heat. Turn off the heat and simmer for 5 minutes before lifting the pot.

    Black rice and honey steamed buns step 6