Korean Yak Bap - Sweet Steamed Rice Cake Recipe

Name: Korean Yak Bap - Sweet Steamed Rice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Main; 2 cups white glutinous rice; 20 dates; 1 cup chesnuts; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sweet rice wine

Servings: persons

Main
2 cups white glutinous rice
20 dates
1 cup chesnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sweet rice wine

1
Rinse rice like you would with regular rice and soak in water for about 3-4 hrs
2
Pit and julienne dates. For the chestnuts, you can use already roasted ones that you buy in packets in Asian supermarkets. If you are using raw chestnuts, carefully peel them and cut into quarters
3
Drain the rice and add all the seasoning and other ingredients. Mix well and place in rice cooker and turn on according to the machine. You can also place in a steamer for an hour instead.
4
Once rice cooker is done, pack yakbap into a lightly greased 8x8 baking pan and allow to cool. Cut into 8 squares and serve.

582

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Main, 2 cups white glutinous rice, 20 dates, 1 cup chesnuts, and more.

Yes, Korean Yak Bap - Sweet Steamed Rice Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Korean Yak Bap - Sweet Steamed Rice Cake

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