Ingredients for Layered Water Chestnut Cake: Yellow paste: water 300g, water chestnut powder 150g, brown sugar 160g, clear water 350g. White paste: water chestnut powder 100g, coconut milk 400g, condensed milk 60g, milk 150g.
Instructions for making Layered Water Chestnut Cake: Step 1: Don’t rush to eat after making, play around for a bit. Step 2: Weigh the ingredients before starting. Step 3: Mix the white paste of Xiao Hong. Step 4: Filter. Step 5: Mix brown sugar and water for Xiao Hong’s part. Step 6: Boil over high heat until the sugar melts. Step 7: Turn off the heat. Step 8: Stir the initial white paste, scoop a spoonful into the pot, and stir. Step 9: Achieve a flowing thick consistency. Step 10: Directly add to the white powder paste without cooling, stirring as you pour. Step 11: Xiao Hong is done. Step 12: Mix the Xiao Bai part. Step 13: Trick to open coconut milk, puncture two holes. Step 14: Easier to pour. Step 15: Stir well. Step 16: Filter. Step 17: Xiao Bai is also ready. Step 18: Add enough water to the steamer, bring to a boil. Step 19: Stir and then add to the pot each time. Step 20: The first layer is red. Step 21: Steam for about 3 minutes. Step 22: This state is cooked. Step 23: Repeat the operation. Step 24: If not cooked, continue steaming. Step 25: When smooth and transparent, it’s ready. Step 26: The last layer is also red. Step 27: Steam the last layer for 5 minutes. Step 28: Let it cool completely before demolding. Step 29: Better to eat after chilling. Step 30: Cut into pieces and enjoy. Cooking Tips for Layered Water Chestnut Cake: Adjust the steaming time according to the thickness. I used Sam’s brown sugar, which turned out to be just right in sweetness. You can replace it with red sugar cubes. If using granulated sugar instead of condensed milk, add about 50g of milk. I steamed 11 layers, but you can also steam 9 layers, it’s up to you. There are tricks to making delicious dishes, and each of my recipes has a little trick. You can search for ‘desserts’ to directly view my recipes!
