Banh To New Year Sticky Cake

Method

1. 1 Boil the sugar with water and crushed ginger until it dissolves completely, then strain to remove any sediment.
2. 2 Pour the warm sugar syrup into the glutinous rice flour, stirring until the mixture is smooth and thick.
3. 3 Line a round mold with banana leaves, then pour in the batter and spread it evenly.
4. 4 Steam for 60 minutes until the cake is cooked through and has a soft, chewy texture.
5. 5 Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds on top, let it cool completely until the cake is firm before cutting.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 1 hr

  Replace step 4: steam the cake mold under high pressure for 25 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes; step 5 still requires the cake to cool completely before cutting.