Photograph of the finished Uiro

Japan · Bánh hấp gạo trà xanh Uiro

Uiro

1 hr Hands-on time + 3 hr waiting
MediumDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Rice flour Rice flour 480 g
  • Photograph of Tapioca starch Tapioca starch 160 g
  • Photograph of Sugar Sugar 440 g
  • Photograph of Matcha green tea powder Matcha green tea powder 32 g
  • Photograph of Red bean Red bean 280 g
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 4 g

Method

  1. 1 Mix the rice flour with tapioca flour, sugar, and water, then strain it through a sieve twice.
  2. 2 Double filtration is mandatory; if there are still particles in the substrate, it means the cake has air holes and an uneven, rough surface.
  3. 3 Divide the paste into two parts and mix the matcha into one part.
  4. 4 Pour the white glaze into the mold and steam for 12 minutes until the glaze sets.
  5. 5 Pour a layer of matcha paste over the mixture, then sprinkle with the candied red beans and steam for another 25 minutes.
  6. 6 Allow to cool completely in the mold for 3 hours before removing and cutting with a wet knife.

With an appliance

  • Pressure cooker 45 min

    Replace steps 4 and 5: place the mold on a rack, steam under low pressure for 8 minutes for the white layer, pour in the matcha layer and steam for another 14 minutes, then release pressure naturally for 5 minutes. Step 6: let the cake cool completely in the mold before cutting.

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