Green Bean Cake (绿豆糕)

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Green Bean Cake (绿豆糕)

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Ingredients

Adjust Servings:
Fillings
1 bag Date Paste
Skin
1 Bag around 300 gram Coloring Peeled Split Green Bean About 2 Cups
2 Tablespoons Coloring Sesame Oil
3 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Condensed Milk Optional
2 Tablespoons Coloring Water
Coloring
2 Teaspoon Premium Grade Matcha Powder Optional
Features:
  • Vegan
Cuisine:

Green Bean Cake is a seasonal summer delight that brings back fond childhood memories. It's been ages since I last enjoyed this treat, but the unique flavor has always stayed with me. Now, I'm excited to recreate this nostalgic dessert at home.

  • 40
  • Serves 4
  • Medium

Ingredients

  • Fillings

  • Skin

  • Coloring

Directions

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Green Bean Cake is a seasonal summer delight that brings back fond childhood memories. It’s been ages since I last enjoyed this treat, but the unique flavor has always stayed with me. Now, I’m excited to recreate this nostalgic dessert at home.

Customizable Filling: Date Paste or Red Bean Paste

While traditional Green Bean Cake often features red bean paste filling, my family prefers date paste. Feel free to use whichever filling you love best. You can find date paste at Chinese supermarkets or even on Amazon.

Health-Conscious Ingredient Swaps

As someone who loves healthy eating, I’ve modified the traditional recipe to reduce sugar and replace butter with olive and sesame oils. These oils not only enhance the flavor but also come with their own health benefits.

The Benefits of Green Beans

Green beans are a powerhouse of nutrition, offering numerous health benefits:

  • Heart Health: Reduces the risk of heart disease.
  • Cancer Prevention: Lowers the risk of colon cancer.
  • Diabetes Management: Helps regulate diabetes.
  • Immune Boost: Strengthens the immune system.
  • Antioxidant Properties: Eliminates harmful free radicals.

But let’s save the detailed health discussion for another day and get to the fun part—cooking!

Essential Ingredients and Tools

Before we dive into the recipe, let’s talk about the key ingredients and tools you’ll need:

  1. Peeled Split Green Beans (Mung Beans): You can find these at Chinese supermarkets or on Amazon.
  2. Mooncake Mold: To give your Green Bean Cakes a beautiful shape. I got mine from Amazon, complete with 4 decorative stamps.

Related Recipes

Looking for more delicious treats? Check out my other recipes using date paste:

Explore these and more on my blog!


Ready to relive your childhood summers with this healthy Green Bean Cake recipe? Give it a try and share your thoughts in the comments below!

Buy Ingredients: Click the links to purchase your date paste and mooncake mold from Amazon.


Rediscover the simple joys of a traditional dessert with a healthy twist. Happy cooking!

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Steps

1
Done

Prepare the Green Beans

In a rice cooker or pressure cooker, add clean water to slightly cover the mung beans (same amount of water when you cook rice) and cook with a rice procedure until the beans are soft and easy to smash. Then mix them with a spatula until a smooth and fine mixture.

2
Done

Mix the Skin Part

Transfer it to a mixing bowl, add sugar, Olive oil and condensed milk into the green bean mixture, keep folding and mixing it until they can sticky together easily.

3
Done

Make the Paste

Transfer the mixture to a pot, turn on the heat, add sesame oil, and keep stirring the mixture in one direction, and add water and continue stirring it until it's smooth. Turn off the heat.

4
Done

Coloring

Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Divide the dough into two equal portions and then transfer one portion out. Add around 2 teaspoons matcha powder to the another portion and mix well.

5
Done

Shape the Cakes

Take a small portion of green bean paste, flatten it, and place a spoonful of date paste in the center. Fold the green bean paste around the date paste to form a ball.

6
Done

Mold the Cakes

Use a mooncake mold to shape the cakes. Press each ball into the mold and carefully release to reveal the beautiful pattern.

7
Done

Serve and Enjoy

Let the cakes cool and set before serving. Enjoy your healthy, nostalgic Green Bean Cakes!

Ellina

Living the fast-paced life in the heart of New York City. By day, I'm a dedicated professional at a top financial firm, navigating the thrilling world of finance. By night, I'm a passionate food blogger, dancing through the kitchen and savoring every bite of life's culinary delights. Cooking is my therapy, dancing is my joy, and indulging in great meals is my ultimate reward. A few fun facts about me: Food Enthusiast: Turning fresh ingredients into mouth-watering dishes and sharing tips and tricks on my blog. Dancing Diva: Whether it's salsa, ballroom, or a spontaneous kitchen dance party, I love to move to the rhythm of life. Bookworm & Reviewer: I dive into books ranging from financial wisdom to culinary arts and beyond. I enjoy writing reviews that spark conversation and inspire fellow readers. NYC Explorer: On a never-ending quest to discover the best eats, hidden gems, and culinary hotspots in this incredible city. Join me as I balance the exhilarating world of finance with my love for food, dance, and captivating reads. Let's embark on a flavorful and intellectual journey together, one delicious meal and insightful book at a time!

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