Black Sesame Roll (黑芝麻卷)

I always order the black sesame roll at Dim Sum restaurants if they offer it. So when I saw this video on how to make it, I got to try. It turned out pretty good although it was time consuming.

Ingredients

Black sesame powder - 160 g
Rock sugar - 200 g
Water chestnut flour- 200 g
Rice flour - 40 g
Glutinous rice flour - 15 g
Water - 4 cups + 4 TBSP (1000 ml)

Steps 

1. Add 2 cup of water and rock sugar to a pot; boil until sugar is fully dissolved. Then let the sugar water cool. 

2. Mix 3 types of flours and black sesame powder, add the 2 cup + 4 TBSP water. Mix well and pour into the Vitamix. Blend at high until smooth; then pour in the sugar water, blend well. 

3. Brush a 8 x 8 cake pan with a little bit of oil, add 1/2 cup of mixture that is enough to evenly cover the pan. Place the pan in steamer, cover and steam on high heat for 5 minutes.

4. Transfer the pan from steamer to an ice water bath. The ice water will cool down the pan fast. 

5. Carefully roll the sesame sheet in the mold, place on a plate. Then go to make next roll. This recipe should make 12 rolls. 

6. Trim the ends of the rolls and cut into desired size. It is best to serve chilled.

Milk Square(奶糕)

Tried this easy snack which is creamy and springy, perfect to serve chilled for the summer. 

Ingredients

Milk - 2 cups

Heavy whipping cream - 2/3 cup

Corn starch - 2/3 cup

Sugar - 1/2  to 2/3 cup

Fine shredded coconut for coating (optional)

Steps

1. In a sauce pot, add all ingredients except shredded coconut, mix well.

2. Put on medium heat and cook until the mixture is fully cooked and become glue like.

3. Pour mixture in a greased mold/container, spread it evenly, and cover with shrink wrap. Then chill in refrigerator overnight. 

4. Remove from mold and slice into squares or cut in shapes with cookie cutter.  Serve directly or roll the squares in shredded coconut to coat them.